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Event:
CWC 315 - Pavlov vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gracie gets caught napping as Bates dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Bates
Bates is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Bates has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bates is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bates seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Bates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bates in particular looking to stall.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Bates has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bates tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Bates is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Bates is controlling well.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. #SUB2#
Bates is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bates is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Bates stalling.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T2#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Bates, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Bates's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bates looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage. #T3#
Bates controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bates to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bates is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Bates is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T4##SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Bates's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bates works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bates gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bates is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bates trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Bates is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bates wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T5#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully. #T6#
Bates looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bates is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Bates#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Bates's legs - danger averted.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB2#
Bates is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Bates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates 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.#T8#
Gracie trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bates isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Bates on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Bates
Bates is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bates prevents Gracie from improving position. #T9#
Bates gets back to half guard.
Bates is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bates actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bates doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #T10##SUB2#
Bates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Bates gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Bates looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Bates working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Bates controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie is pushing down on Bates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bates is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Bates defends it. #T12##SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bates has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bates is trying to get back to full guard.
Bates is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bates defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Bates trying to control but Gracie postures up.
#T13##SUB2#
Bates looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bates is looking to improve his position.
Bates is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bates is defending well. #T14#
Gracie wants to take a breather but Bates is having none of it.
Bates is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Bates defends the submission attempt.
Bates 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 (5) vs (6) Bates#SUB2#
Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bates's arms. #SUB2#
Bates has got his arm under Gracie's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Gracie has spun round into Bates's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (6) Bates
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Bates is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
A relieved looking Ramon Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Prelims
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 25 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie tries to clinch but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.#CL#
Gracie pushes Savkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Savkov circles away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Savkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Savkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Savkov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov trying to control the position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov looking to control.
#T2#
Gracie trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savkov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Savkov
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie controls Savkov momentarily but Savkov frees himself.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to hit a sweep here but Savkov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Savkov#T3#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov takes Gracie's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gracie is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (2) vs (8) Savkov
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Savkov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Savkov looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Gracie is really stuck here.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for the choke but no joy.
Savkov gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control. #T5##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to roll into a better position but Savkov has get a rear naked choke and Gracie is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Jabbar vs Kincaid
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 25 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mondragon shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mondragon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Mondragon tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mondragon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramon Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mondragon gets a clinch. #TD2#
Gracie has picked Mondragon up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mondragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mondragon seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#T1#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mondragon's thigh. Mondragon counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Gracie
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie has his hands on Mondragon's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
#T6#
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
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.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (4) Gracie
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (7) Gracie
Mondragon manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Mondragon wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Mondragon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Mondragon has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Mondragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mondragon is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie pushes down on Mondragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mondragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Mondragon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Mondragon managing to control the position. #T11#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Gracie has knee on belly momentarily but Mondragon bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mondragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Mondragon is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mondragon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Mondragon in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie managing to control the position.
Mondragon is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Gracie working a defensive guard but Mondragon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 10 to 7.
Ramon Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Simone vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 32 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arias defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Arias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Arias closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Arias lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (0) Gracie
Arias postures up.
Arias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Arias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (0) Gracie
Arias tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Arias wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Arias swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Arias's guard. A big mistake from Arias there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Gracie
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
I've been told that Gracie has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Arias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arias (9) vs (2) Gracie
Arias tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #T2#
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Arias maintains control.
Arias controlling the pace for now.
Gracie tries to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arias 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 in all sorts of trouble here.
Arias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie stops Arias from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Arias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie tries to hold on but Arias postures up.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (12) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Arias is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Arias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T4#
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Arias.
Gracie is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Arias off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Arias trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie fending off the submission attempt from Arias. #SUB#
Arias has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Gracie is defending well but eventually Arias manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Gracie has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Arias!
George Arias seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracie pushes Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Kersikov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracie is trying to drag Kersikov to the mat but Kersikov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bogdan Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.
Kersikov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kersikov fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Gracie forces Kersikov back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie wants a takedown.
#TD#
Kersikov has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but Kersikov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie looking to control but Kersikov passes into half guard.
#T1#
Gracie trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Gracie is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Kersikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (5) vs (2) Gracie
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself. #T3#
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie controlling Kersikov's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Gracie wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is being controlled here. #T6#
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kersikov trying to control the position but Gracie is working away. #T7#
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kersikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Kersikov works to advance to full mount. Gracie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (12) vs (2) Gracie
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.#T9#
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kersikov seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#T10#
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov'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.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is positioning himself well to prevent Kersikov advancing to mount.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T12##SUB#
Kersikov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie trying to control here.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kersikov wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #T13#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Gracie wants to control the action here but instead Kersikov manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (15) vs (2) Gracie
Kersikov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (18) vs (2) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Gracie tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kersikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
Gracie breaks Kersikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (18) vs (4) Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A victorious Bogdan Kersikov 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:
CWC 310 - Prelims
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gatsby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gracie prevents it.
Gatsby is working for takedown but Gracie is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gatsby tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ramon Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Gatsby.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Gatsby pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie closes the distance but Gatsby moves to the side #TD2#
and Gatsby counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Gatsby
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Gatsby's back. He's all about the action.
Gatsby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gatsby seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB2#
Gatsby seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gatsby trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Gracie is staying active underneath Gatsby, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Gatsby is controlling well.
Gatsby not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Gatsby is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Gatsby seems content to control.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Gracie trying to control but Gatsby postures up.
#SUB2#
Gatsby wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Gatsby has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gatsby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gatsby is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Gatsby 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. Gatsby eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gatsby in particular looking to stall.#T5##SUB2#
Gatsby is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Gatsby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gatsby looking to pass the guard.
Gatsby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Gatsby tries to pass.
Gatsby wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T7#
Gatsby sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Gatsby
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gatsby 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 (2) vs (4) Gatsby
Gatsby wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie wants to control but Gatsby is keeping busy.
Gatsby trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T8#
Gatsby takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Gatsby is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is not content to let Gatsby control the position.
Gracie tries to roll over but Gatsby keeps him under control.
Gracie controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Gatsby is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9##SUB2#
Gatsby is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #T10#
Gatsby trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gatsby's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Gatsby
Gatsby looking for a sweep. Not yet Gatsby, not yet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gatsby is keeping the position for now.
Gatsby wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is really struggling to control Gatsby but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11##SUB2#
Gatsby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gatsby is keeping the position.
Gatsby is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatsby trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gatsby keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T12#
Gatsby wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Gatsby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Gatsby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gatsby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Gatsby keeps moving.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13##SUB2#
Gatsby is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gatsby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatsby controlling Gracie's posture.
Gatsby keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #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. #T14##SUB2#
Gatsby is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie trying to control but Gatsby is working from the bottom.
Gatsby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Gatsby
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatsby manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Ramon Gracie 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:
CWC 308 - Cruz vs Jabbar
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Bubba Rolls!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Rolls#SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolls trying to control but Gracie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rolls is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB#
Rolls is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Rolls holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rolls is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rolls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rolls sees it coming and defends easily.
Rolls won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Rolls is looking to improve his position.
Rolls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Rolls
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Rolls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolls tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB#
Gracie is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Rolls looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gracie gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Rolls is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gracie lets go of the hold and Rolls can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramon Gracie!
Our winner, Ramon Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Liger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Liger.
A punch combination from Liger misses.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Liger.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracie swings for the body but Liger moves out of range.
Gracie connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramon Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie cracks Liger with an open hand slap.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Liger 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.#TD#
Liger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Liger being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Liger defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1##SUB#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Liger defends it well.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controls the action.#SUB#
Gracie is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Liger taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
A victorious Ramon Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Jushin Liger was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Adesanya.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at IMMAC Training Facility™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adesanya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adesanya lands a body shot.
Gracie throws a jab when Adesanya was well out of range.
Adesanya scores with a kick to the body.
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adesanya throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#SUB2#
Adesanya is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gracie has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gracie pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Adesanya is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramon Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Israel Adesanya was interviewed post fight and said 'I’ve seen it so many times. When you see somebody rising you want to tear them down because you feel inadequate and you want to call it humble. I am extraordinarily humble, believe me, but you’ll never know that because you never get to know me. Understand this, if one of us shining, we all win.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krakenbreaker. #BC#
Krakenbreaker breaks from the clinch.
Krakenbreaker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Krakenbreaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
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.
Krakenbreaker connects with a body shot.
Krakenbreaker takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Krakenbreaker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krakenbreaker throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krakenbreaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Krakenbreaker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krakenbreaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krakenbreaker connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.#T1#
Krakenbreaker connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Krakenbreaker lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Krakenbreaker connects with a nice looking jab.
Krakenbreaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Krakenbreaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krakenbreaker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gracie under the eye.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Ramon Gracie's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krakenbreaker throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Krakenbreaker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Krakenbreaker thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Krakenbreaker is avoiding it.
Gracie walks into a left hand. #ROC#Gracie is rocked!#T2#
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krakenbreaker.#CL2#
Gracie clinches up with Krakenbreaker and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Krakenbreaker scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Krakenbreaker lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Krakenbreaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#The cut above Ramon Gracie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Krakenbreaker lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off. #BC#
Krakenbreaker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krakenbreaker defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Krakenbreaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krakenbreaker jabs at Gracie's body.
Krakenbreaker jabs at Gracie's body.
Krakenbreaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie looks winded!
Krakenbreaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Krakenbreaker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#Ramon Gracie's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Krakenbreaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Krakenbreaker loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Krakenbreaker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Krakenbreaker finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Krakenbreaker throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Krakenbreaker misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Krakenbreaker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gracie eats them both and turns towards Krakenbreaker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Krakenbreaker finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ramon Gracie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jorehan Krakenbreaker! |
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Event:
CACC 152: Morrison v Holzken 5
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Anderson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Anderson
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
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 looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Anderson 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. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB2#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Anderson's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Anderson 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. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is not content to let Anderson control the position.#T2#
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
My spies in The Academy Of Catch Wrestling inform me that Anderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Anderson is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Anderson 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 Anderson.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3##SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Anderson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#T4#
Anderson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2#
Anderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here. #T5##SUB2#
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Anderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well. #T6#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
#T7#
Gracie trying to control here.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is really struggling to control Anderson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to control.
Anderson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T9#
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
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.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (10) Anderson
Gracie wants to control but Anderson postures up.#T10#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Anderson taking a breather here.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Anderson
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Anderson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet. #SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Well,Gracie is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (12) Anderson#T13#
Anderson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie controlling Anderson's posture.
Anderson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#T14#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 12 to 2.
Sparky Anderson got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
CACC 144: Ward vs Morrison II
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Caldeira's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Caldeira
Gracie postures up.
#SUB2#
Caldeira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gracie frees his head nicely. Oh but Caldeira has switched to an armbar! Gracie is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Arturo Caldeira!
Arturo Caldeira 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:
CACC 136: Pripyat v Tormenta 2
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Gracie.
Gracie leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramon Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morrison Lee.#TD2#
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Lee
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T1#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Lee wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Lee
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee 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 (4) Lee
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie won't allow Lee to pass to mount. #T5#
Gracie is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T6#
Lee stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (7) Lee
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie struggling a bit here.#T7#
Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (2) vs (9) Lee
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
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 in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gracie wants to control but Lee is having none of it.#T8#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Lee is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee postures up.
#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Lee is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Lee wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T11#
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie wants to control but Lee passes easily into half guard.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (12) Lee#SUB2#
Lee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Lee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it. #T12#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Lee laying and praying for a moment but Gracie takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Wing Chun Dragon Arts🔥 🔥 🔥, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13#
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee 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.#T14#
Gracie controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (12) Lee
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 12 to 4.
A relieved looking Morrison Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 131: Dominguez vs Sparxx
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 13 losses; Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Qasi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Qasi drags the fight down to the ground.
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qasi keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Qasi controlling 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.#T1#
Qasi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie passes Qasi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Qasi trying to control here.
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T2#
Qasi is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Qasi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Qasi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Qasi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Qasi wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Qasi for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Qasi looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Qasi wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Qasi is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Qasi 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.
Gracie is taking a breather. Qasi 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.
Qasi is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Qasi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Gracie prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Qasi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Qasi managing to control the position. #T6#
Gracie pushes down on Qasi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Qasi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Qasi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Qasi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Gracie prevents Qasi from improving his position.#T8#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie stalling.
Qasi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Qasi is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Qasi avoid being mounted?
Qasi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Qasi is trying to control but can't.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10##SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Qasi defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Qasi defends the submission attempt.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Qasi is working away.
Gracie trying to control from Qasi's half guard. Qasi has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Gracie trying to control but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Qasi is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Qasi keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Qasi has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Qasi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Qasi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie is thwarting Qasi's attempts to control the position.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Qasi is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Qasi trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Qasi moves into full guard.
#T13##SUB2#
Qasi 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.
Qasi controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Qasi.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Qasi
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Qasi denies him. #T14#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Qasi is trying to improve his position.
Qasi prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qasi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Ramon 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:
CACC 127: Ty vs Ribbler
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie clinches up with MacGowan and pushes him back against the ropes.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacGowan pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Gracie has MacGowan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but MacGowan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with MacGowan, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes MacGowan against the ropes but MacGowan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shane MacGowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.#CL#
MacGowan clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD2#
Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but MacGowan regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is taking a breather. MacGowan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on MacGowan's thigh. MacGowan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
MacGowan is adopting a defensive guard.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
MacGowan is trying to keep Gracie in close.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie advances to half guard. #T2#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacGowan is not content to let Gracie control the position.
MacGowan trying to control from the bottom.
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.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and MacGowan defends it well.
Gracie is looking to pass MacGowan's guard but actually MacGowan recovers to full guard.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Gracie#T3#
MacGowan forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Gracie told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead MacGowan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (8) vs (2) Gracie
MacGowan doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (8) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.#T5#
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! MacGowan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
MacGowan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie wants to control but MacGowan passes easily into half guard.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but MacGowan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (13) vs (4) Gracie
MacGowan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to control the action here but instead MacGowan manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (16) vs (4) Gracie
MacGowan prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing MacGowan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Gracie wants to sweep but MacGowan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (19) vs (4) Gracie
MacGowan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is not content to let MacGowan control the position. #T9#
MacGowan working away.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
MacGowan stalling. #T10#
Gracie wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
MacGowan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (22) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan content just to control the position here.
Gracie tries to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (25) vs (4) Gracie#SUB#
Gracie is in a bad position with MacGowan working for a choke. Gracie manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (25) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but MacGowan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (27) vs (6) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #T12#
MacGowan content to stall in guard here.
Gracie is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
MacGowan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T13#
Gracie looking to control but MacGowan passes into half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
MacGowan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
MacGowan trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
Shane MacGowan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 121: Ty vs Gracie
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Ty is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Gracie can't fight it off and eventually Ty manages to take the fight to the floor. Gracie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie wants to sweep here but Ty controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Ty has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Ty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Gracie tries to roll over but Ty keeps him under control.
Ty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie is looking to control Ty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Ty is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Ty has control of the leg.
Ty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Ty is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Gracie is trying to control the position but Ty postures up.
Ty trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ty content to stall in guard here.
Ty looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (2) Gracie#T4#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving.
Ty tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ty 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 advances to half guard.
Ty manages to get to full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom. #T5#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ty 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 stopping the sweep attempt from Ty.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ty is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Wing Chun Dragon Arts🔥 🔥 🔥 inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie passes Ty's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ty manages to get to full guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ty is retaining full guard.
Ty 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: Ty (4) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to hold on to Ty's head to control him but Ty postures up.
#T7#
Ty content to control rather than advance.
Ty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2#
Gracie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ty escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ty! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (7) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Ty dominates the positioning.#T8#
Ty working away.
Gracie is letting Ty control him for a moment. #SUB#
Ty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
The referee asks Ty politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ty prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ty trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T9##SUB#
Ty seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Ty is controlling well.
Ty is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Ty prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Ty is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ty pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (10) vs (2) Gracie#T10#
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ty works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ty (13) vs (2) Gracie
Ty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ty keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Ty has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
#T11#
Gracie prevents Ty from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Gracie showing good submission defense here.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Ty controls the position.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Ty won't let him. #T12##SUB#
Ty working for the choke.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Ty trying to control momentarily.
Gracie is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ty. #SUB#
Ty is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T13#
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie turns into Ty and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (13) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ty escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T14#
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Ty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (15) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Ty trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ty passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ty wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Claudio Ty retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Claudio Ty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 117
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Gracie forces Dravezesdi back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dravezesdi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (4) Gracie
Dravezesdi's coaches at Mello MMA 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.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
My spies in Wing Chun Dragon Arts🔥 🔥 🔥 inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Gracie has got one arm under Dravezesdi's chin. This could be trouble... Dravezesdi trying to control the other hand but Gracie gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dravezesdi has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD
Date: Aug 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie clinches. #TD2#
Stenberg works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Stenberg#SUB#
Stenberg content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gracie has locked up a guillotine! Gracie's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Stenberg is holding on here and Gracie must be using up a lot of energy. Stenberg has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gracie gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CACC 107
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Arias
Arias is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Arias is retaining full guard.
Arias wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Clinical - Private inform us that Arias has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Arias keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Arias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Arias moves into full guard.
Arias wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Arias is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is keen to just control but Arias is a slippery customer.
Arias tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Arias trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Arias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Arias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Arias
Arias is looking for a sweep.
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.
Arias is still trying to improve position.
Arias can't do much from the bottom here.
Arias is looking to reverse the position.
Arias is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Arias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Arias#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arias stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Arias#SUB2#
Arias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Arias tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Arias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Arias's best efforts.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is controlling Arias's posture.
Arias won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Arias is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Arias stalling.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Arias is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Arias wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Arias has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Arias seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is looking to control Arias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#T7#
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arias passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arias passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (8) Arias#SUB2#
Arias with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Arias moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
Gracie is not content to let Arias control the position. #T8#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Arias 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.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Arias trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (11) Arias#SUB2#
Arias is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to control but Arias postures up.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Arias is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie tries to roll over but Arias keeps him under control.#T10#
Gracie wants to control but Arias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arias is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Arias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arias is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Arias moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (14) Arias
Arias trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T11#
Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (5) vs (16) Arias
Arias wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.
Gracie wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Arias moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (5) vs (19) Arias#T12#
Gracie biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Arias is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Well,Gracie is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Arias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arias is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Arias has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (22) Arias
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Arias has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (5) vs (24) Arias
Arias is looking to work his way around to Gracie's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Arias has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Arias tries to take his opponent's back but Gracie turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (24) Arias
Arias pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Arias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (24) Arias
Gracie trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arias wins on points by 24 to 10.
After winning the bout, George Arias thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 102
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 5 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gracie feints and as Ribbler raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribbler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Ribbler has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (2) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ribbler passes into half guard.
#T1#
Ribbler is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Ribbler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Ribbler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Ribbler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Ribbler isn't that keen on the idea.
Ribbler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Gracie trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribbler pulls his head out easily.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie is trying to hold Ribbler in close to prevent damage but Ribbler has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Ribbler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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 trying to hold on to Ribbler's head to control him but Ribbler postures up.
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Ribbler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Ribbler tries to pass. #T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (5) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (7) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribbler passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Ribbler has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (10) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
Ribbler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Ribbler isn't that keen on the idea.
Ribbler looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Ribbler maintains control.#T8#
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Ribbler's attempts to control the action.
Ribbler prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Ribbler looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie wants to control but Ribbler is having none of it.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Gracie tries to improve his position but instead Ribbler has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (13) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Ribbler doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (13) vs (6) Gracie
Ribbler trying to control the position.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ribbler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie passes Ribbler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ribbler trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribbler's thigh. Ribbler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T11#
My spies in Wing Chun Dragon Arts🔥 🔥 🔥 inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ribbler 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.
Ribbler trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie pushing down on Ribbler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ribbler is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribbler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Ribbler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T13#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribbler being controlled here, momentarily.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Ribbler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Ribbler wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Ibbe Ribbler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 96
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Igor Byhenikov!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracie gets caught napping as Byhenikov dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Byhenikov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie has control of Byhenikov's left arm, preventing Byhenikov from doing any damage.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Byhenikov stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Byhenikov
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #T1#
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
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 wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie pulls Byhenikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Byhenikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Byhenikov looking to pass the guard.
Byhenikov is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Byhenikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Byhenikov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Gracie is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
#SUB2#
Byhenikov drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Byhenikov off! Byhenikov jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Byhenikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byhenikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Byhenikov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Byhenikov
Gracie prevents Byhenikov from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Byhenikov tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #T3#
Gracie stops Byhenikov from passing to mount.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie prevents Byhenikov from moving into mount.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Byhenikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie wants to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Gracie prevents Byhenikov from moving into mount.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
Byhenikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs. #T4#
Byhenikov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (10) Byhenikov
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Byhenikov is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Byhenikov prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Byhenikov seems to be looking for submissions.
Byhenikov is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Byhenikov seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie trying to hold on to Byhenikov's head to control him but Byhenikov postures up.
#T5#
Byhenikov moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (13) Byhenikov
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Byhenikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Byhenikov is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ramon Gracie!
After the fight, Ramon Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 93 CORONA 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 424 p4p, 66 weight class) and Royal Pain (ranked 3268 p4p, 406 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Pain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC Thunderstruck. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Royal Pain was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Royal Pain!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Pain 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 has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pain gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Pain
Pain won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Pain wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pain pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pain is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Pain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie trying to hold on to Pain's head to control him but Pain postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Pain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Pain
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pain tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Pain wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Pain seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie trying to control here.
Pain seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pain pulls his head out easily.
Pain is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Pain
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pain can't escape the position.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Pain pushed the leg off.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Pain from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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, Pain has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie controls the position.
Pain trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Pain tries to break free.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Pain manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (7) Pain
Pain wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie has his foot on Pain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pain works his way back into a safe position though.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie pushes a forearm under Pain's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pain is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
CACC 84
Date: May 03, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 408 p4p, 66 weight class) and Pablo Escobarre (ranked 15719 p4p, 717 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Escobarre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Xzibit- Alcoholic . Pablo Escobarre has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Escobarre!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escobarre wants a takedown but no success here.
Escobarre pulls guard effortlessly.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Escobarre is keeping the position.
Escobarre 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.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Escobarre is defending well.
Escobarre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Escobarre is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Escobarre defending well.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Escobarre
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escobarre is looking to escape.
Escobarre tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Escobarre is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie tries to control but Escobarre wriggling away.
Escobarre is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Escobarre tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Escobarre regains half guard.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Escobarre has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escobarre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Escobarre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobarre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (0) Escobarre
Escobarre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (8) vs (0) Escobarre
Gracie trying to control but Escobarre is having none of it.
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Escobarre wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escobarre is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie mounts Escobarre! Really nice guard pass there!
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Escobarre is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Escobarre frees his head quite easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Escobarre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escobarre is looking to escape.
Gracie has control of Escobarre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Escobarre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Escobarre is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie wants to take Escobarre's back but he can't do it this time.
Escobarre tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie trying to control but Escobarre is having none of it.
Escobarre regains half guard.
Escobarre looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stalling.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Escobarre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Escobarre actively working from the bottom here.
Escobarre trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Escobarre is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Escobarre controlling the position well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Escobarre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escobarre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobarre is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Escobarre tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Escobarre is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (0) Escobarre
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Escobarre is looking for a sweep.
Escobarre is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Escobarre has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie working away.
Gracie controls the position.
Escobarre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (11) vs (4) Escobarre
Escobarre keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Escobarre working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Escobarre to control.
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Escobarre.
Escobarre is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Escobarre's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (13) vs (4) Escobarre
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre 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.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobarre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobarre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobarre keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Escobarre 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Ramon Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 77
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 1980 p4p, 246 weight class) and Ramon Gracie (ranked 390 p4p, 58 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 10 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arias napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (0) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie looking to control but instead Arias has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Arias tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Arias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Arias looking to control.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Arias pushes a forearm under Gracie's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gracie is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Arias!
George Arias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 71
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 2249 p4p, 268 weight class) and Ramon Gracie (ranked 391 p4p, 58 weight class). Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza! as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Gracie
Our spies down at at UnderGround Specialist Academy inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Trump won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
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 has his foot on Trump's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trump works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump postures up.
Trump drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Trump drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie postures up.
Trump bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Gracie
Trump drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trump manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (4) Gracie
Trump keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump 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: Trump (6) vs (4) Gracie
Trump is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trump's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trump's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (6) vs (8) Gracie
I really don't envy Trump right now.
Trump tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Trump is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (6) vs (11) Gracie
Trump is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie is not going to allow Trump to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie is trying to stick to Trump's back but Trump 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 Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (8) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trump defends it easily.
Gracie working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling Trump's posture.
Trump passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (11) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie wants to control but Trump postures up.
Trump working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie wants to control but Trump postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Trump is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Trump prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Trump seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gracie is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Donald Trump!
After winning the bout, Donald Trump thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 66
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 375 p4p, 52 weight class) and Paul Hunt (ranked 666 p4p, 89 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hunt enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hunt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Hunt
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (7) vs (0) Hunt
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie wants to control but Hunt has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hunt is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hunt defends it well.
Hunt is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Hunt defends it.
Hunt moves into full guard.
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt postures up.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there.
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunt's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (11) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Hunt manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (11) vs (4) Hunt
Gracie is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (13) vs (4) Hunt
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Hunt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hunt keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Hunt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hunt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunt wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (16) vs (4) Hunt
Gracie wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (16) vs (6) Hunt
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Hunt passes into side control, despite Gracie's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (16) vs (9) Hunt
Hunt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (18) vs (9) Hunt
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hunt is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is pressing down on Hunt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hunt is holding on for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is keen to just control but Hunt is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie stalling.
Hunt is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
Ramon 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:
CACC 59
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 356 p4p, 53 weight class) and Longfellow Deeds (ranked 24521 p4p, 545 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Longfellow Deeds!
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.
Gracie rushes Deeds and presses him up against the ropes.
Deeds has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
Deeds looking to control.
Deeds pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Gracie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Deeds's guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Deeds defends it.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is pressing down on Deeds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Deeds is holding on for now.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deeds sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Deeds is working away.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Deeds defends it.
Deeds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Deeds is defending it quite comfortably.
Deeds wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Deeds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Deeds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Deeds does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Deeds won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Deeds defends it well.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deeds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Deeds is having none of it.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Deeds is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Deeds is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Deeds defends it.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Deeds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Deeds is looking to improve his position.
Deeds controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deeds sees it coming and defends easily.
Deeds is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Deeds
I wouldn't like to be where Deeds is right now.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Deeds sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (3) vs (2) Deeds
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deeds passes into half guard.
Gracie trying to hold on to Deeds's head to control him but Deeds postures up.
Deeds trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Deeds prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Deeds is keeping busy.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Deeds from controlling successfully.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Deeds
Gracie trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie trying to control but Deeds is working from the bottom.
Deeds keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Deeds trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Deeds keeps moving.
Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but Deeds pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Deeds is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Deeds
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Deeds has passed into half guard.
Deeds wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Deeds content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Deeds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Deeds's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (9) vs (4) Deeds
Gracie is hanging on to Deeds's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deeds defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie is not going to allow Deeds to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie is hanging on to Deeds's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Deeds is controlling his hands well.
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Deeds is defending it well.
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, Deeds has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Deeds is staying busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deeds tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Deeds looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deeds tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Ramon 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:
CACC 13
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 170 p4p, 26 weight class) and Khalid Mamedov (ranked 1643 p4p, 205 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Mamedov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Khalid Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Mamedov gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the ropes.
Mamedov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Mamedov jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Mamedov is keeping the position.
Mamedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamedov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Mamedov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mamedov trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mamedov is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mamedov avoid being mounted?
Gracie trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Mamedov tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Mamedov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mamedov is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Mamedov is working from the bottom.
Mamedov tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Mamedov is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie prevents Mamedov from improving his position.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Mamedov defends it.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mamedov is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Mamedov moves into full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov 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 is pushing down on Mamedov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mamedov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mamedov trying to control from the bottom.
Mamedov moves into full guard.
Mamedov looking for a triangle here. Gracie is fighting it but it looks tight! Mamedov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gracie is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Khalid Mamedov!
Khalid Mamedov 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:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 143 p4p, 20 weight class) and David Morrison (ranked 1641 p4p, 189 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Morrison has chosen Diary of a Madman as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Morrison back into the cage.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Morrison avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morrison 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.
Morrison lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Morrison
Gracie wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Morrison
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Morrison wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Morrison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Morrison doesn't escape.
Gracie is trying to stick to Morrison's back but Morrison 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 Morrison. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Morrison
Morrison is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morrison is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morrison advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Morrison in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Morrison 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.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Morrison preventing the sweep.
Morrison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (4) Morrison
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison 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.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (6) Morrison
Gracie wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
Morrison 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 Morrison from controlling successfully.
Morrison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie managing to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Morrison passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (9) Morrison
Morrison looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morrison controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Morrison's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Morrison's lack of action.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Gracie controls Morrison momentarily but Morrison frees himself.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep Morrison in close.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Morrison has passed into half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Morrison control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is controlling Morrison's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Morrison is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Morrison trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Morrison is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Morrison passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (12) Morrison
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Morrison is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrison prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Morrison passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (15) Morrison
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (18) Morrison
Morrison tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie fending off the submission attempt from Morrison.
Gracie tries to roll but Morrison sticks to his back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Morrison controls the action.
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Morrison.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison wins on points by 18 to 6.
David Morrison decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 121 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lin Shui (ranked 16738 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Lin Shui!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie gets caught napping as Shui dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Shui
My spies in Rio Fight Academy inform me that Shui has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shui controls the pace.
Shui trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Shui controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shui is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is controlling Shui's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shui manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Shui
Shui trying to control the position.
Shui looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Shui is keeping the position.
Shui wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Shui's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shui. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Shui
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shui is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control but Shui wriggling away.
Shui can't escape the position.
Shui is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (2) Shui
Shui rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracie controlling from the back.
Shui defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Gracie gets his hands free as Shui looks to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Shui pushed the leg off.
Shui trying to control but not successfully.
Shui is really stuck here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shui manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Shui.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (4) Shui
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.
Shui tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie has Shui pulled in close to control his posture.
Shui passes into half guard.
Shui is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie wants to control but Shui is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shui keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Shui is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Shui from controlling successfully.
Shui trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shui 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.
Shui preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls Shui in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shui trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls Shui in to control the position.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shui uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (7) Shui
Shui is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Shui controlling the position from side mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shui wants to control for a moment but Gracie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Shui is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shui has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (10) Shui
Shui controlling from the full mount.
Shui pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shui is still trying to improve position.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shui wins on points by 10 to 8. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 110 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 1826 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Qasi has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Qasi dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Qasi
Gracie has his hands on Qasi's head, controlling the position.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Qasi
Qasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Qasi is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Qasi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Qasi won't allow it.
Qasi is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Qasi is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Qasi wants to get back to full guard.
Qasi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Qasi sees it coming and defends easily.
Qasi 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Qasi wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie prevents Qasi from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qasi moves into full guard.
Qasi working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Qasi tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Qasi is working away.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Qasi is working away.
Qasi is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Qasi is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Qasi
A control attempt from Qasi but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (7) vs (2) Qasi
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Qasi is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Qasi regains half guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Qasi is defending well.
Gracie is keen to just control but Qasi is a slippery customer.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Gracie is thwarting Qasi's attempts to control the position.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is trying to control. Qasi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Qasi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Qasi.
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Qasi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (4) Qasi
Qasi stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Qasi wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Qasi trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Qasi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Qasi 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 (7) vs (7) Qasi
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Qasi has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (7) vs (10) Qasi
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Qasi.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Qasi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Qasi'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 (9) vs (10) Qasi
Qasi is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie passes Qasi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie prevents Qasi from improving his position.
Qasi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Qasi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Qasi is having none of it.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (12) vs (10) Qasi
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Qasi is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi is trying to escape the mount.
Qasi keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Qasi is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Qasi tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Qasi is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (15) vs (10) Qasi
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
Ramon 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:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Charles (ranked 2428 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Gracie (ranked 108 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles's entrance music is Renegades Of Funk - Rage Against The Machine. A fine choice. Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Mike Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Charles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Charles persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie drives through and clinches with Charles against the cage.
Charles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Charles's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Charles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Charles wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Charles is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Charles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Charles is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Charles defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Charles sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is pressing down on Charles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Charles is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (0) vs (7) Gracie
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles regains half guard.
Gracie trying to advance position but Charles counters by regaining guard.
Charles wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Charles there! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (0) vs (10) Gracie
Charles wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Charles (0) vs (13) Gracie
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (13) Gracie
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Charles has passed one foot through into half guard.
Charles trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie controlling the position.
Charles trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Charles puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Charles trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Charles has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (5) vs (13) Gracie
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Charles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Charles works to advance to full mount. Gracie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (7) vs (13) Gracie
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Charles's guard. A big mistake from Charles there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (7) vs (15) Gracie
Gracie won't allow Charles to sweep him here.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (9) vs (15) Gracie
Charles passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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 trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Charles has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (12) vs (15) Gracie
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (12) vs (17) Gracie
Charles wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Charles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Charles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie trying to control from Charles's half guard. Charles has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie pushing down on Charles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Charles gets full guard.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Charles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Charles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Charles is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (12) vs (20) Gracie
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Charles prevents Gracie from improving position.
Charles gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is stalling here. Charles is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gracie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Charles has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Charles (16) vs (20) Gracie
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Charles trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 20 to 16.
In his post fight interview, Ramon Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Syn: LoL Semi Finals Special
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Magomedov.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magomedov up against the cage.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Magomedov is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
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 control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T1#
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Magomedov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Magomedov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gracie pushes down on Magomedov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Gracie passes to side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov trying his best to control but Gracie has mounted him.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Magomedov is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Magomedov is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Magomedov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Magomedov and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Magomedov with a hook.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Magomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Magomedov checks it
and Magomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
A solid body kick from Gracie.
Magomedov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Gracie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Gracie wants to control but Magomedov has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Gracie is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Magomedov as he works his way to full guard.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie cracks Magomedov with a solid left hand.
Gracie advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Magomedov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Magomedov's thigh. Magomedov counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magomedov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Magomedov 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 has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Magomedov's face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Magomedov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Magomedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
#TD#
Gracie pulls guard.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Magomedov 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! Magomedov manages to get his head free but now Gracie has transitioned to an armbar! Magomedov 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 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Syn 613 Jones vs Mahmoud II
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Built thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
Built misses with a right hand #TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Built trying to control the position here.
Built keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Built is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Built has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Built is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.#T1#
Built in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie is trying to control Built's posture but Built avoids it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Built has mounted him!
Built tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Built keeps him under control.
Built controlling the action here.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Built has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Built pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Built is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Built has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie seems keen to control Built's posture.#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Built is one step ahead there.
Gracie is trying to keep Built in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Built's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Built passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Built.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Built.
A cross from Gracie lands.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Built counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Built lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Built defends it well.
Built looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Built lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Built blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Builts head.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Built digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Built digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie digs a right hand into Built's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Built's gas tank.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Built defends easily.
Built slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Built has passed into side control.
Built is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie wants to control but Built postures up.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Gracie wants to control but Built is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Built has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Built sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Built has a good base and remains in mount.
Built manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back!#T4#
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Built to control.
Gracie needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Built controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pa‘Akea Built dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built checks the leg kick nicely there.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Pa‘Akea Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie motions for Built to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Built misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Built didn't expect that.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Built is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Built wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Built is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Built moves out of range as Gracie strikes.#CL2#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Built in a clinch.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Gracie tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Built to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. #T3#
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Built to keep the fight standing.
Built misses with a body punch.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Built won't allow it.
Pa‘Akea Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Built.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie stalls.
Built takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Built on the inside.
Built is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
A short right from Gracie. #TD2#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Gracie wants to hit a switch here but Built passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there!
Built controlling his opponent. #T4#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Built has taken his back - oops!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie breaks Built's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie trying to control but Built is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie passes Built's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Built sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ramon Gracie just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Gracie slips a jab from Built.
A telegraphed right hand from Built misses the target.
Pa‘Akea Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Built.
Built missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Built avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Built throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Built stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Built wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie lands with a cross. #CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built is working Gracie over against the cage.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Built.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie lands a body punch.
Gracie is looking to control Built's arms but Built gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
#T2#
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Built to keep the fight standing.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Built.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Built as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Built presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Built tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow. #T3#
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie looking to stall.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Built won't allow it.
Pa‘Akea Built has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.
Built is working Gracie over against the cage.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Built just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Pa‘Akea Built has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Built tries to pass. #T4#
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Built's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Built postures up.
Built slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Built has passed into side control.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Built controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pa‘Akea Built had his way with Ramon Gracie in that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Built swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Built scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Built jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head. #T1#
A short left from Built.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Built lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Built tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Built.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie stalling in the clinch but Built improves position.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Nice body punch from Built.
Ramon Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T2#
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Good body shot from Built.
Built lands an uppercut.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Built misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Built prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Built lands a right hand.
Gracie is struggling to control the position.
Built scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Built tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Built.
Built tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #TD2#
Gracie jumps guard.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Built puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Well, if Built 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.
#T4#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Built is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Built is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pa‘Akea Built is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pa‘Akea Built showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Built has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pa‘Akea Built!
Pa‘Akea Built retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Pa‘Akea Built, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Syn 610 Mahmoud vs Rumlow 3
Date: Dec 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Built.#CL2#
Gracie has Built up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Built as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Built.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Built throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Built uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Built's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Built works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Built's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Built trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Built slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Built content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Built takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Built takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Built controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Built can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. #T3#
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Gracie tries to break free.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Will Built go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Built keeps control of the position.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Built's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Built looking for a sweep. Not yet Built, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Built.
Nice sprawl there from Built as Gracie shoots in.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Built keeps it at a distance.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Built's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Gracie rushes Built and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Gracie.
#TD2#
Gracie pulls guard.
Built stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Built stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Built!
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie tries to buck Built off but Built is having none of it.#T2#
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Built's best efforts.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Built is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie moves into full guard.
#T3#
Gracie wants to control but Built passes easily into half guard.
Built 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Built has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Built tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Built manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back!
Gracie turns into Built and is now in his guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Built is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Built is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Built uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Built!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pa‘Akea Built will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie works Built's body with a nice hook.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Built circles away.
Built looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie slips a jab from Built.
Built throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.#T1#
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Built lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Built defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Built into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Built looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Built throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Built is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gracie stands and throws Built's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Built is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie scoring with punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Built prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Built has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Built, who protects the arm well.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Built is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Built keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Built's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ramon Gracie just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A low kick from Built is predictable there #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Built tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Built holds on to Gracie's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T1#
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Built is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Built denies him.
Built regains half guard, as Gracie was trying to land strikes. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Built's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Built.
Gracie wants to control but instead Built manages to regain half guard.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Built's head.
Gracie trying to advance position but Built counters by regaining guard.
Built keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T3#
Gracie passes Built's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie prevents Built from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Built still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Built has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Gracie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Built jumps into side control!
Gracie tries to buck Built off but Built is having none of it.
Built controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Built throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built misses the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Built, which made it look bad.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Built manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Built dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Built's calf.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Built throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Built swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Built lands an overhand right.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Built throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Built displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Built looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Built cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Built jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Built.
#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Built back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gracie.
Built throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie looking to control but Built passes into half guard.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Built 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. Built gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Built avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Built has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pa‘Akea Built showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Built has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Pa‘Akea Built retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Syn 607
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Probong misses the target.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Probong.
Gracie scores with a jab to the head.
Probong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Probong throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Probong keeps working.
Probong can't do much from the bottom here.
Probong is trying to get back to half guard.
Probong keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Probong keeps working.
Probong prevents Gracie from moving into mount. #T1#
Probong is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Probong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Probong.
Gracie tries to buck Probong off but Probong is having none of it.
Probong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is being controlled here. #SU2#
Probong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gracie to his feet.
Probong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Probong slips a jab from Gracie.
Sni Probong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Probong.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Probong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Probong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Probong circles away and keeps his distance.
Probong slips under a jab.
Probong flicks out a counter leg kick but Gracie steps away.
Probong misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Probong loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.#CL#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Probong missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie pushes Probong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Probong.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.
Probong tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Probong.
Gracie lands with a right to the head. #T3##BC2#
Probong breaks from the clinch.
Probong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Probong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Probong won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Probong throws Gracie to one side and escapes!
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Probong.
Gracie slips a jab from Probong.
Probong is looking to land body kicks.
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!
Probong throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Probong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Gracie gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Probong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Probong throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Probong only half commits.
Probong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Gracie tries to clinch there but Probong circles away.
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
Probong checks a leg kick.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Probong.
Probong throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Probong misses with a straight right.
Gracie defending well as Probong loads up on a big left hand.
Probong throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Probong.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Probong circles away.
Probong throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Probong clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sni Probong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Probong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Probong sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Probong.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Probong's guard.
Probong looking for a sweep. Not yet Probong, not yet.
Probong is still trying to improve position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Probong keeps moving.
Probong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Probong is retaining full guard.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Probong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1#
Probong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Probong trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to control the action but Probong is working from the bottom.
Probong trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Probong defending well.
Probong trying to control but Gracie postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Probong wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Probong.
Probong misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Probong misses with a head kick.
Probong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Probong tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.#T3#
Probong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Probong is quick to defend against it.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Probong.
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Probong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Probong keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Probong throws out a powerful jab.
Probong missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie slips a jab from Probong.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Probong lands a jab to the head.
Probong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Probong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Probong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Probong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Probong looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Probong. That did some damage!
Probong throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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.
Probong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Probong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sni Probong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Probong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Probong lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Probong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Probong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probong misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Probong lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Probong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Probong misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but Probong is working away.
Probong wants to control but Gracie postures up.#T1#
Probong tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Probong is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Probong tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Gracie.
Gracie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Probong is looking for a sweep.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie advances to mount.
Ramon Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Probong is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gracie has taken his back.
Gracie scores with punches and elbows.
Probong is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Probong is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Probong manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Probong.
Probong trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Probong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Probong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Probong's back!
Probong tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Probong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie working for a choke but Probong is defending well.
Probong wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free. #T4##SUB#
Probong is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Gracie on his back. Gracie looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Probong has to tap out to a very impressive submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
A victorious Ramon Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Syn 605
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Rhod checks a leg kick nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rhod.
Rhod lands a lovely overhand right.
Rhod lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Rhod throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Rhod connects with a single shot there.
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rhod. No joy for Gracie on that attempt. #TD2#
Rhod gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Gracie postures up in Rhod's guard and throws a big left but Rhod blocks it.
Rhod pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Rhod is keeping the position.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rhod's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rhod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Rhod won't allow it.
Gracie thows a huge punch but Rhod dodges it nicely.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rhod tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Rhod is defending well.
Rhod has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Rhod defends it. #T4#
Rhod keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rhod is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rhod keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Rhod moves into the clinch.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Rhod.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Rhod blocks an uppercut.
Rhod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Rhod blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Rhod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie slips under a jab from Rhod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Rhod throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Rudy Rhod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhod with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gracie to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie slips a straight right by Rhod.#T1#
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rhod.
We've been told by Rhod's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rhod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rhod sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Rhod steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rhod throws a leg kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Rhod keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Rhod.#CL#
Rhod has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
#T2#
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Rhod lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rhod misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Rhod slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rhod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhod stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Arcalimon Top Team inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Rhod preventing the sweep.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rhod lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Rhod explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rhod swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Rhod is keeping the position.
Rhod is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is pushing down on Rhod's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rhod is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rhod defending well though.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rhod!
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Gracie tries to counter with a clinch but Rhod shakes him off and moves away.
Rhod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhod lands a high kick!
Rhod misses with a looping left.
Rhod misses with a body shot
#TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Rhod is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rhod keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie trying to control but Rhod is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhod just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhod misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Rhod postures up.
Gracie has control of Rhod's left arm, preventing Rhod from doing any damage.
Rhod postures up.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Rhod controlling him for the moment.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhod manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Rhod keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Rhod tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramon Gracie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rhod pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rhod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rhod pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Rudy Rhod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie defending well as Rhod loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie tries to clinch
enabling Rhod to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 598
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Take jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Take circles away.
Take is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Take slips under a jab from Gracie.
Both fighters circling a little - Take finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Take misses with a straight right.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Take gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Take controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is pushing down on Take's leg trying to pass to half guard. Take is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Take wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Take wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Take trying to control from the bottom.
Take tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Take is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
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.
Take controlling the position for now.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Take defending well though.
Take is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Take won't allow it.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Take defends it.
Take is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie lands a front kick.
Take displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie. #T3#
Take misses with a looping right.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Take is quick to defend against it.
Gracie throws a lazy body kick
and Take counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Take has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Take throws a shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Take checks a leg kick.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Take defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Take into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Take misses with a low kick.
Take throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Take throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Take swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie throws a leg kick that misses. #TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T4#
Take is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Take avoid being mounted?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Take is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Take keeps working.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Take knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Take wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is nestled in close to Take, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Take.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Take.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Take in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Take.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Take blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Take is proving a slippery customer.
Take trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Take controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Take trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Take is stalling in the full guard.
Take stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Take passes into half guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Take trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Take manages to get to full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Take is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Take trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Gracie prevents Take from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Take is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Take has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie content just to control the position here. #T4#
Gracie lands a couple of good shots and Take has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gracie gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Take tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie trying to control but Take is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie 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#
A swing and a miss from Take.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Take is quick to defend against it.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Take checks it well.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Take lands a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Take.
Take works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Take throws a nice inside leg kick.
Take takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Take against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Gracie.
Take swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Take.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Take throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Take misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
#T1#
Take creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Take lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie just leaning against Take, taking a breather.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie jumps guard but Take turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie lands a shot to the body.
Take misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Take to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Take from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Take trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramon Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Take trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Take manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gracie trying to control but Take is working from the bottom.
Take has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Take keeps moving.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Take can do to turn this around?
Take seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#T3#
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Take keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Take is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Take throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Take keeping control of the position. #T4#
Take wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Take controlling the position well.
Take tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Take keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Take tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Yamato Take has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Yamato Take was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight buddy.'.
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Event:
Syn 593
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Diggs tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Diggs lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Gracie stalls.
I was talking to Diggs's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diggs throws an elbow but it misses.
Diggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Diggs pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diggs lands a body shot.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, Diggs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie is pushing Diggs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Diggs lands a left hand.
#T1#
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diggs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
Gracie leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Gracie tries to stall but Diggs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Diggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggs throws a body kick that misses.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Diggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Diggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orlando Diggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.
Diggs scores with a decent looking hook.
Diggs looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Diggs's corner calls for a 1-2. Diggs obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orlando Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Diggs.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
A jab from Diggs misses.
Diggs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diggs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.#T3#
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Diggs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diggs throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggs sets himself, and Gracie steps forward looking for the clinch! Diggs avoids it this time.
Diggs lands a slapping body shot.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diggs is out of range.
Diggs throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Diggs keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Diggs digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
A big right from Diggs misses.
Diggs scores with a hook.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Diggs as he connects with a hook.
Diggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Diggs swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diggs! #ES#
Diggs bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Diggs pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diggs thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Diggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Diggs throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Diggs didn't expect that.
Diggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diggs is keeping the position for now.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Diggs is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Diggs throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie wants to control from the top but Diggs keeps moving.
Gracie passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Diggs has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Diggs is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diggs is trying to get back to full guard.
Diggs is not content to let Gracie control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie prevents Diggs from improving his position.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Diggs looks a forlorn figure.
#T3#
Diggs tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie breaks from Diggs's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Gracie looking to control but Diggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Diggs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Gracie throwing strikes but Diggs recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Diggs is not content to let Gracie control the position.#T4#
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Diggs takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diggs has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie trying to control but Diggs is working from the bottom.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggs is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diggs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Diggs.
A big left from Diggs misses. #CL2#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Diggs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diggs throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Diggs gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie pushes Diggs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gracie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diggs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracie can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diggs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##BC#
Diggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diggs scores with a leg kick.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Diggs throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diggs defends it well.
Diggs cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diggs throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Diggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Diggs moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Diggs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diggs throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diggs!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diggs, who protects the arm well.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Diggs manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gracie.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Diggs is keeping the position.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Diggs regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gracie's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Diggs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diggs keeps working.
Gracie throwing shots but Diggs is blocking nicely. #T4#
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diggs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diggs defending well though.
Diggs is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Diggs is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie thowing shots but they're missing.
Gracie landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Orlando Diggs did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Diggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diggs throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Diggs.
Diggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diggs's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Diggs is working from the bottom.
Diggs keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie is fighting to break Diggs's control of his arms but Diggs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Diggs keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diggs holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Diggs is avoiding it.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a looping right.#T2#
Diggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Diggs lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie throws a push kick but Diggs slaps the foot to one side.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Diggs connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Diggs keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggs misses the target. #T3#
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Diggs crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gracie - the referee stops the clock and Diggs gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gracie. Diggs manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gracie thumps Diggs with a low kick.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Diggs avoids it easily.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie moves out of range as Diggs strikes.
Diggs takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Diggs lands with a cross.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Diggs sprawls well.
Diggs misses with a body kick.#T4#
Diggs thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Diggs has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diggs.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Diggs sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Diggs is defending well.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Diggs is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Orlando Diggs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Diggs misses with a hook.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Diggs is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Diggs misses with a leg kick.
Diggs lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Diggs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Diggs misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs throws out a powerful jab.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Diggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diggs shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Diggs's legs.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diggs throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Diggs misses with the head strike.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diggs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diggs scores with a nice head shot.#T2##CL2#
Diggs tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gracie stalling the fight.
#BC#
Diggs manages to break the clinch.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diggs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Diggs.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diggs throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Diggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Diggs misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Diggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ramon Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Diggs can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Diggs takes a shot to the head.
Gracie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diggs working aggressively here.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Diggs avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Diggs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diggs tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Diggs escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Gracie wants to clinch.#T4#
Diggs throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Diggs throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Diggs defending against the ground and pound.
Gracie working away.#SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diggs rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Diggs!
Diggs is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diggs defends well.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Diggs from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Diggs showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diggs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Diggs!
Orlando Diggs retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Orlando Diggs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Syn 590
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Sanada saw it coming and moves away.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanada's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Sanada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanada takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Sanada sprawls well.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Sanada keeps it at a distance.
Sanada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Sanada tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Sanada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie stalls.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Sanada lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.#T2#
Gracie staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Sanada misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Sanada pushes him off.
Sanada throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Sanada moved away.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range. #T4#
Gracie slips under a jab.
Nice body kick from Gracie.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie tries to clinch but Sanada is having none of it.
Sanada swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sanada loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanada! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Sanada dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sanada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanada slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanada misses.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masa Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Sanada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanada misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sanada.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Sanada down. #T1#
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Sanada off balance momentarily.#TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sanada is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Sanada looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Gracie thows a huge punch but Sanada dodges it nicely.
Sanada is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Sanada is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanada controlling the position for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Sanada holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sanada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie prevents Sanada from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Sanada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sanada is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good shot there by Sanada.
Sanada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Sanada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanada manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanada misses.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie looks to clinch
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sanada.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Sanada circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanada misses.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A slow jab from Sanada misses its intended target.
Gracie tries to clinch but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ramon Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Sanada's guard.
Sanada working a defensive guard here.
Gracie passes Sanada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanada wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie prevents Sanada from standing back up.
Gracie prevents Sanada from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanada is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Sanada is having none of it.
Sanada trying to control here.
Sanada controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sanada tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Sanada is in a horrible position here. Gracie smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Sanada frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sanada is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can. #T2#
Sanada is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Sanada to control.
Gracie lands a big elbow.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sanada regains half guard.
Sanada is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanada avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Sanada trying to control here.
Sanada keeping control of the position.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Sanada tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Sanada makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanada.
Sanada seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanada keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Sanada is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #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. #ES2#
Sanada has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gracie off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ramon Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Sanada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masa Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 589
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
McGee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
McGee slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGee wants to clinch.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGee wants to counter with a clinch but Gracie pushes him away.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
McGee misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
McGee takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses. #T1#
McGee throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGee!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on McGee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McGee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McGee is looking for a sweep.
McGee is still trying to improve position.
Gracie trying to control the action but McGee is working from the bottom. #T2#
I wouldn't like to be where McGee is right now.
Gracie wants to control for a moment but McGee uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
McGee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGee wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
McGee keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Gracie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McGee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGee defends well.
McGee sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
McGee wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but McGee defends it easily.
#T4#
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ramon Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
McGee throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Donk. McGee catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Gracie misses.
McGee throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
McGee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but McGee pushes him off.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGee can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but McGee saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and McGee counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGee clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but McGee is quick to defend against it.
McGee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
McGee avoids the body shot from Gracie.
#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
McGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie avoiding damage.
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McGee up against the cage.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie blocks a body shot from McGee.
McGee scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie. #BC2#
McGee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie closes the distance but McGee moves to the side
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
McGee tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Bonerz McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
McGee misses with a low kick.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gracie checks a leg kick.#TD#
Gracie feints and as McGee raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
McGee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie tries to move to mount but McGee blocks the move with his legs.
McGee tries to improve position but can't.
McGee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but McGee defends the submission attempt.
McGee wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGee keeps working.
McGee tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
McGee trying to control here.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McGee is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
McGee trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonerz McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McGee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #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 McGee!
McGee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McGee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by McGee!
McGee looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
McGee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and McGee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between McGee's legs - danger averted.
Gracie wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
McGee keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but McGee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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 looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McGee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McGee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
McGee is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
McGee is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#T3#
McGee wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McGee punching from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
McGee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie trying to control the action but McGee is working from the bottom.
McGee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
McGee looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGee is trying to get back to full guard.
McGee is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hedman Karlsson keeps moving.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hedman Karlsson 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.
Gracie stays in close to Hedman Karlsson's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hedman Karlsson looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hedman Karlsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Hedman Karlsson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hedman Karlsson 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.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hedman Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hedman Karlsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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 pushing down on Hedman Karlsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie trying to control the action but Hedman Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Hedman Karlsson is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Hedman Karlsson defends the submission attempt.
Hedman Karlsson tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T3#
Gracie trying to control from Hedman Karlsson's half guard. Hedman Karlsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hedman Karlsson is keeping the position for now.
Hedman Karlsson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hedman Karlsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4##SUB2#
Hedman Karlsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Hedman Karlsson is keeping the position.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Hedman Karlsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hedman Karlsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hedman Karlsson moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Gracie forces Hedman Karlsson back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Hedman Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a looping left.
Hedman Karlsson checks the leg kick.
Hedman Karlsson lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gracie lands some shots froms side control.
Gracie looking to control but instead Hedman Karlsson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie works his way into full mount! #T1#
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hedman Karlsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hedman Karlsson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hedman Karlsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie with shots to the head and body - Hedman Karlsson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hedman Karlsson is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie raining down shots from the mount!
Ramon Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hedman Karlsson tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Hedman Karlsson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Hedman Karlsson defends easily.
Gracie controls Hedman Karlsson momentarily but Hedman Karlsson frees himself. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SU2#
Hedman Karlsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hedman Karlsson works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hedman Karlsson scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hedman Karlsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hedman Karlsson misses the shot to the body.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Hedman Karlsson's head.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hedman Karlsson won't be happy with that.
Hedman Karlsson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie punishes Hedman Karlsson with strikes from the back mount.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hedman Karlsson can do to turn this around?
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Hedman Karlsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hedman Karlsson moves forwards but Gracie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hedman Karlsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hedman Karlsson avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Hedman Karlsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Hedman Karlsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.#CL#
Gracie darts in and clinches Hedman Karlsson up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie has Hedman Karlsson pressed against the cage, preventing Hedman Karlsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hedman Karlsson scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hedman Karlsson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. #BC2#
Hedman Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Hedman Karlsson misses the target.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a nice body shot.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gracie slips a jab from Hedman Karlsson.
Nice straight punches there by Hedman Karlsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hedman Karlsson.#CUT2#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
Hedman Karlsson throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Hedman Karlsson misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Hedman Karlsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie keeps Hedman Karlsson at a distance using the push kick.
Ramon Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hedman Karlsson.
A clash of legs there as Hedman Karlsson blocks the low kick.
Oliver Hedman Karlsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hedman Karlsson misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hedman Karlsson throws out the jab.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hedman Karlsson sprawls and moves away.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hedman Karlsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.#CL#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hedman Karlsson fails to land.
Hedman Karlsson lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Hedman Karlsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hedman Karlsson.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hedman Karlsson.
Hedman Karlsson misses with a body punch.
Gracie avoiding damage as Hedman Karlsson throws knees to the body.
Hedman Karlsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hedman Karlsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Hedman Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Hedman Karlsson throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Hedman Karlsson works the jab nicely.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Hedman Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hedman Karlsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Hedman Karlsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gracie!
Our winner, Ramon Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Diggs checks a low kick from Gracie.
We've been told by Diggs's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Diggs avoids it.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diggs.
Diggs cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diggs.
A lazy body kick from Gracie
and Diggs counters with a nice body kick.
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Diggs pushes him away.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Diggs lands.
Diggs blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diggs checks the leg kick.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggs.
A low kick from Gracie misses
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Diggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diggs defends it well.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Diggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diggs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Diggs motions for Gracie to come forward. Diggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie throws a low kick but Diggs moves out of range easily.
Diggs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Diggs lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.#CL2#
Gracie has Diggs up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Diggs misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diggs being controlled against the cage.
Diggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Diggs.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Gracie is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Diggs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Diggs thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Diggs has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gracie is on him like a limpet, forcing Diggs back against the cage.
Diggs pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie stalls.
A short right from Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diggs smiles and moves away.
Diggs lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Diggs misses its target.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Diggs misses.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Diggs.
Gracie wants to slow Diggs down by chopping away at his legs.
Diggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diggs catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Diggs - just one landing.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
A good leg kick by Diggs.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Diggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Diggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Orlando Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diggs defends it well.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Diggs throws out a powerful jab.
Diggs swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diggs won't be happy with that.
Gracie in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Diggs, who protects the arm well.
Diggs is trying to improve his position.#ES#
Diggs throws Gracie to one side and escapes!
Gracie blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs connects with an inside leg kick.
Gracie works Diggs's body with a nice hook.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
#T1#
Diggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diggs wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is dominant here and he's now got Diggs's back!
I really don't envy Diggs right now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is looking to control Diggs but Diggs is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Diggs has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gracie.
Diggs tries to escape the position.
Diggs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diggs is in bad spot here.
Diggs covers up after that shot from Gracie.
Our spies down at at Arcalimon Top Team inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Gracie working for a choke but Diggs is defending well. #SUB2#
Diggs fending off the submission attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Diggs's chin but Diggs turns very nicely into Gracie's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Diggs.
Diggs preventing the sweep. #T3#
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Diggs from standing up. #SU#
Diggs decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Diggs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie staying out of range there.
Diggs leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diggs looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming. #CL2#
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diggs, pushing him back against the cage.
Diggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Diggs scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diggs up against the cage.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Diggs blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Gracie pulls Diggs into guard.
#SU#
Diggs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Diggs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Diggs throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Diggs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Diggs lands a lovely overhand right.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice straight punches there by Diggs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diggs.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Diggs cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Gracie tries to clinch but Diggs moves out of range.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Diggs counters with a left to the body.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diggs.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie slips a straight right by Diggs.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Diggs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diggs connects with a body shot.
Diggs thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Diggs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Diggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T1#
Diggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie working the head with strikes.
Diggs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diggs on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Diggs tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie wants to control but Diggs is keeping him busy.
Diggs is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Diggs taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
Gracie wants to control but Diggs is keeping him busy.
Diggs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie working away.
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gracie advances to mount.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Diggs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gracie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gracie scoring with strikes but Diggs is staying in there.
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diggs can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB2#
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Diggs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Gracie lands a heavy elbow.
Diggs working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Gracie avoids the attempt from Diggs to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Diggs bucks and avoids them well.
Gracie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Diggs tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!
Diggs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diggs is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie really 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.
#R4#
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Diggs throws a leg kick that misses.
Diggs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diggs lands with a right hand.
Diggs throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Diggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Diggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie checks a low kick from Diggs.
Good leg kick by Diggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diggs cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie slips under a jab from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Diggs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie throws out a leg kick but Diggs moves out of range and Gracie only half commits.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Diggs throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Diggs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Diggs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Diggs looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Diggs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diggs tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Diggs getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diggs defends it well.
Gracie throws a leg kick
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diggs throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Diggs keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diggs.
Diggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3##CL2#
Diggs tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diggs misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Diggs to the mat.
#SU#
Diggs gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Diggs misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diggs 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!#SU#
Diggs decides to stand up, even though he's got his opponent's back.
Diggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diggs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diggs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T4##CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
#TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU#
Diggs stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Diggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diggs is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diggs keeps working.
Diggs tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs had his way with Ramon Gracie in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Diggs throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Diggs looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie. #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 Diggs is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Diggs's brow.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Diggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diggs controlling the position.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diggs trying to control the position here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orlando Diggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diggs. That did some damage!
Diggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Diggs pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Diggs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diggs swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Diggs off the cage to secure the takedown into 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.
Diggs pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Gracie landing with the ground and pound.
Diggs pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Ramon Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie is fighting to break Diggs's control of his arms but Diggs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diggs keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diggs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Diggs.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Diggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A left lands for Diggs.
Diggs cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Diggs tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Orlando Diggs.
I think Diggs has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Diggs!
Orlando Diggs retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Orlando Diggs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Syn 577
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Warror moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warror throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Warror sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gracie throwing strikes but Warror manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Warror wants to stand but Gracie has his arm trapped.
Gracie is not content to let Warror control the position.
Warror wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his arm.#T1#
Gracie tries to bench press Warror off him but Warror keeps the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is trying to control Warror's posture but Warror avoids it.
Warror 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.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Warror off and has taken his back!
Gracie lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Gracie.
Gracie cracks Warror with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Warror from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Gracie lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gracie has Warror flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB#
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Warror is defending it well.
#SUB#
Gracie tightening his grip on Warror, looking for the choke. #T3##SUB#
Gracie working for the choke.
Gracie misses with punches from the back.
Warror is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gracie is not going to allow Warror to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie trying to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Oooh a big shot gets through from Gracie. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gracie wants to control but Warror is keeping busy.
Gracie is really struggling to control Warror but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Warror doesn't escape.
Warror covers up after that shot from Gracie.
#SUB#
Warror defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie missing with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gracie avoids the head kick by Warror.
Warror throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Warror looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Warror defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Warror into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Warror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Warror cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Warror moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Warror misses.
Warror misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Warror keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Warror avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie cracks Warror with a solid left hand.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie stays in close to Warror's body and controls the position.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie postures up in Warror's guard and throws a big left but Warror blocks it.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Warror's head.#T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Warror is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warror can do to turn this around?
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warror keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T3#
Warror is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie is in close to Warror's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Warror's head.
Warror keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Warror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Warror seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#T4#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Warror controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gracie trying to control but Warror is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Warror goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Warror misses its intended target.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warror paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Warror's guard.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Warror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Warror blocks nicely.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a couple of elbows.
Warror preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Warror has wrist control.#T1#
Warror avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warror avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie postures up.
Paul Warror has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Warror avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Warror misses the jab.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick from Warror is predictable there #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Warror fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warror swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working some strikes from top position.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Warror works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Warror blocks nicely.
Gracie trying to control but Warror is working from the bottom.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Warror is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ramon Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie stays in close to Warror's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A low kick from Warror is predictable there #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Warror is trying to stand.
#T4#
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warror knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Warror wants to get back to full guard.
Warror wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Warror's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gracie!
Ramon 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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Syn 574 - Dominance
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bosch loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Bosch avoids a kick to the body.
Bosch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bosch digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Bosch scores with a jab to the body.
Bosch takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bosch.
Bosch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosch tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Gracie clinches up with Bosch and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bosch.
Bosch tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bosch as Gracie tries to tie him up. #TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bosch stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Bosch is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gracie has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bosch is looking to defend but Gracie has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bosch! Gracie pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bosch taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Syn 567 - Ecstasy of Gold
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Diggs cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Diggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diggs digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs scores with a decent looking hook.
Diggs lands with a right hand.
Diggs throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Diggs keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Diggs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie is fighting to break Diggs's control of his arms but Diggs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Diggs working a defensive guard here.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diggs wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diggs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Gracie defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diggs can pounce on him.
Orlando Diggs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diggs misses the jab.
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diggs misses with the combination.
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diggs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Diggs there.
Gracie slips a jab from Diggs.
Gracie catches Diggs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Diggs.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diggs manages to circle out of the way.
Diggs throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gracie thumps Diggs with a low kick.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.#T4#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggs but Diggs pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Diggs misses.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Diggs avoids it well and moves away.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. #TD#
Gracie pulls Diggs into guard.
#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Diggs stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
Diggs connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gracie.
Diggs throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diggs scores with a shot to the body.
Diggs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Orlando Diggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diggs with a jab.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Diggs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Gracie tries to clinch there but Diggs circles away.
A big right from Diggs misses.
Diggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie cracks Diggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
A jab from Diggs misses. #T2#
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diggs throws a big shot that misses.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Diggs throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Diggs throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Diggs connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diggs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Diggs wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Diggs circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diggs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Diggs misses the jab.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Orlando Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diggs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Diggs looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Diggs.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Diggs lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Diggs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diggs is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Diggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Diggs pushes him off.
Diggs lands with an overhand left.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diggs tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Diggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diggs 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 moves out of range of the body kick from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Diggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Diggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Diggs as he connects with a hook.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Diggs is avoiding it.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Gracie lands a jab to Diggs's midsection.
Gracie feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Diggs gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Diggs fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Diggs and move into the clinch.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diggs to score with a decent uppercut.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diggs looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range. #T2#
Diggs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Diggs to the mat.
Diggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diggs stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Diggs from standing up.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggs is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Diggs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Diggs throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Diggs checks it
and Diggs counters with an inside leg kick.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Diggs's leg but Diggs calmly moves out of range. #T3#
Diggs lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
#TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diggs is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is nestled in close to Diggs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie wants to control but Diggs is keeping him busy.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Diggs's attempts to control the position.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Diggs trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Diggs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diggs won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Diggs gets back to full guard.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diggs 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!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Will Diggs go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Diggs really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Diggs misses with a leg kick.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Diggs wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Diggs throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.#CL#
Diggs gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diggs lands a nice shot to the body.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diggs up against the cage.#BC2#
Diggs manages to break the clinch.
Diggs tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Diggs misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie. #ES2#
Diggs is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Stalling in the clinch from Gracie.
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 tries to pull guard but Diggs won't allow it.
#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Diggs misses with a wild body shot.
Diggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Diggs circles away.
Diggs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Diggs connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Diggs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gracie.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Diggs swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Diggs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs lands with a left to the head.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Diggs.
#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diggs lands with a right hand.
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.
#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Diggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diggs blocks the body kick.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Donk. Gracie catches Diggs right on the button with a cross.
Gracie cracks the inside of Diggs's front leg.
Diggs takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Diggs throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Diggs's front leg but catches the back leg as Diggs tries to avoid it.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diggs throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diggs.
Diggs lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Orlando Diggs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie digs a good body shot into Diggs's ribs.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Diggs is quick to defend against it.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Diggs avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Diggs misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Gracie throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Diggs clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diggs finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Diggs is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Diggs circles away and we're back to standing.
Diggs looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Diggs misses with a hook
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Diggs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Diggs working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Diggs is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggs tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diggs is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Gracie trying to control but Diggs is having none of it.
Gracie wants to control but instead Diggs manages to regain half guard.
Diggs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Diggs tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diggs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diggs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diggs has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramon Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Diggs is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orlando Diggs.
I've got Diggs winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Diggs!
Orlando Diggs is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Orlando Diggs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Aspire 99: Jones vs. Gracie
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Tyrone Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie throws a body punch but Tyrone Jones moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Tyrone Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Tyrone Jones misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Tyrone Jones didn't expect that.
Tyrone Jones seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Tyrone Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyrone Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVR##T1#
Tyrone Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tyrone Jones won't allow Gracie to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Tyrone Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Tyrone Jones passes into half guard.
Tyrone Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tyrone Jones prevents Gracie from improving his position.#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 is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pressing down on Tyrone Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tyrone Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Tyrone Jones has passed into half guard.
Tyrone Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Tyrone Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyrone Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tyrone Jones is controlling well.
Tyrone Jones sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyrone Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tyrone Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyrone Jones won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Tyrone Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tyrone Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Tyrone Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Russell Tyrone Jones will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tyrone Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Tyrone Jones misses the jab.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie is pushing down on Tyrone Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tyrone Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tyrone Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Tyrone Jones defending well.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyrone Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyrone Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyrone Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyrone Jones, not yet.
Tyrone Jones pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Tyrone Jones is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tyrone Jones is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Tyrone Jones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Razor Sharp Training Systems, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tyrone Jones gets back to full guard.
Tyrone Jones pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyrone Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Tyrone Jones prevents Gracie from improving position.
Tyrone Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyrone Jones, who protects the arm well.
Tyrone Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!#T3#
Gracie breaks Tyrone Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyrone Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie won't allow Tyrone Jones to sweep him here.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the position.
Tyrone Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Tyrone Jones controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Tyrone Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie trying to control from Tyrone Jones's half guard. Tyrone Jones has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyrone Jones is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tyrone Jones's guard.
Tyrone Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tyrone Jones content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Gracie trying to hold on to Tyrone Jones's head to control him but Tyrone Jones postures up.
Tyrone Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Tyrone Jones trying to control the pace.
Gracie tries to roll over but Tyrone Jones keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyrone Jones 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 to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyrone Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyrone Jones tried to counter with a leg kick but Gracie avoided it.
Tyrone Jones misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyrone Jones!
Gracie trying to control the position but Tyrone Jones is working away.
Gracie tries to move to full mount but Tyrone Jones actually manages to regain half guard.
Tyrone Jones manages to get to full guard.
Tyrone Jones is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Tyrone Jones working a defensive guard here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyrone Jones is retaining full guard.
Tyrone Jones looking to control.
Tyrone Jones keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tyrone Jones cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie wants to control but Tyrone Jones is keeping him busy.
Gracie working the ground and pound but Tyrone Jones is defending the strikes.
Gracie trying to control the action but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyrone Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyrone Jones pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Tyrone Jones is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyrone Jones is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Tyrone Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tyrone Jones keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gracie defending well as Tyrone Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tyrone Jones moves into full guard.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tyrone Jones keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T2#
Gracie trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
Tyrone Jones wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyrone Jones is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Tyrone Jones is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyrone Jones keeps working.
Tyrone Jones moves into full guard.
#T3#
Tyrone Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Tyrone Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Further stalling from Tyrone Jones.
Tyrone Jones is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Tyrone Jones stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie prevents Tyrone Jones from getting the reversal.#T4#
Gracie avoids the attempt from Tyrone Jones to control.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie dominating with strikes here.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tyrone Jones to take his back!
Gracie not allowing Tyrone Jones to control his hands. #SUB2#
Tyrone Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Gracie lands a shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrone Jones tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Jab from Tyrone Jones.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Tyrone Jones keeps it at a distance.
Tyrone Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Tyrone Jones misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Tyrone Jones misses #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyrone Jones won't be happy with that.
Tyrone Jones gets back to half guard.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie is trying to control. Tyrone Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tyrone Jones defends it well.
Tyrone Jones trying to control here.
#T1#
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tyrone Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie is continuing to stall.
Tyrone Jones trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Tyrone Jones defends it.
Russell Tyrone Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Tyrone Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Tyrone Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
Tyrone Jones throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Tyrone Jones only half commits.
Tyrone Jones misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Tyrone Jones throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tyrone Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Gracie wants to take a breather but Tyrone Jones is having none of it.
Tyrone Jones manages to get to full guard.
Tyrone Jones working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tyrone Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Tyrone Jones wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tyrone Jones manages to get to full guard.
Tyrone Jones keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control but Tyrone Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyrone Jones will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Ramon Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Russell Tyrone Jones stepped up to the mic, saying 'Wu Tang is for the children. We teach the children... Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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Event:
Aspire 96: Bosch vs. Jones
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Com throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Com pushes him away.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Com circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bomb Com seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Com misses with a low kick.
A big right from Com misses.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Com defends it well.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Com.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Com connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Com circles away.
That kick from Gracie tenderised Com's leg. Com is trying to keep his angry face on.
Com looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Com.
A jab from Com misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Com as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Com pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Com throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.#T1#
Gracie throws a front kick that sends Com stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Com throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Com throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Com can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Com works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie cracks Com with a solid left hand.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Com blocks nicely.
Com looking to control.
Com keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T2#
Gracie trying to control but Com is working from the bottom.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Com tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Com lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Com pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at Gracie Jiu Jitsu Team inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Com is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Com defends it easily.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Com passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Com controlling him for the moment.
Com wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Com is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramon Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Com scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Com.
Gracie checks a low kick from Com.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Com moves away.
Com tried to counter with a leg kick but Gracie avoided it.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Com there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Com misses with a head kick.
Com throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Com and move into the clinch position.
Gracie catches Com with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Com misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Com.
Com misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Com lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Gracie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bomb Com is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Com takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Com is looking for a counter combo.
Com is looking to score with low kicks.
Com tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Com lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Com connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie scoring well with a low kick there.
Com pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Com misses with a low kick.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Com was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Com circles away.
Gracie scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Com misses with a looping right.
Gracie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Com.
Com throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is pushing down on Com's leg trying to pass to half guard. Com is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Com takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Com's head.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Com keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Com is keeping the position for now.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Com keeps moving. #T3#
Com tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie pushing down on Com's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Com looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramon Gracie!
After the fight, Ramon Gracie was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Aspire 92: Tsoko v Mayhem
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bosch.
Bosch swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Bosch back into the cage.
Bosch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bosch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie has Bosch pressed against the cage, preventing Bosch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee calls for Gracie to work.
Bosch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bosch is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bosch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosch's elbow.
Gracie misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Bosch.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Bosch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Bosch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosch misses with a body punch.
Bosch misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Gracie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bosch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bosch struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bosch just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bosch. #BC2#
Bosch breaks the clinch.
Bosch cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Bosch keeps the fight on the outside.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Bosch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Bosch and move into the clinch.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bosch.
Bosch throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Bosch misses.
Gracie wants to clinch.#T2#
Gracie blocks a jab.
Bosch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
A solid body kick from Bosch.
Bosch scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bosch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Bosch avoids it.
Nice body punch from Gracie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bosch. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Bosch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Bosch tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bosch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Bosch misses with a low kick.
Bosch throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Gracie counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bosch misses with a body punch.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Bosch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bosch has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Bosch won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Bosch content to stall in guard here. #T4##SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bosch postures up.
Bosch stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Bosch ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heribert Bosch dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nice shot by Bosch.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Bosch swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Bosch thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Bosch.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bosch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bosch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bosch avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Gracie moves out of range as Bosch throws a body kick.
Bosch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Bosch.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bosch manages to circle out of the way.
Gracie scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab from Bosch.
Heribert Bosch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bosch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Bosch takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Bosch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bosch scores with a push kick.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bosch loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.#T2#
A jab from Bosch finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Bosch lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gracie slips under a jab from Bosch.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice shot by Bosch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch misses with a looping right.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bosch looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bosch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Bosch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses
and Bosch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
#T3#
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Heribert Bosch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosch tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bosch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bosch scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bosch looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Bosch needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Bosch catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bosch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Heribert Bosch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bosch looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Bosch connects with a nice looking jab.
Bosch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie. #T4#
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Bosch.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bosch.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Bosch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Bosch.
Bosch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bosch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bosch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bosch manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heribert Bosch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Bosch gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bosch wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Bosch keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bosch.
Bosch swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Bosch avoids it well and moves away.
Bosch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bosch scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Bosch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Bosch keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bosch! But no joy.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bosch loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bosch's waist but Bosch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Bosch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Gracie slips a straight right by Bosch.
Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosch circles away.
Bosch misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Bosch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good work by Bosch as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bosch lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bosch.
Gracie misses the body punch
enabling Bosch to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
A lazy left from Bosch finds it's target.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bosch.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bosch.
Bosch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Bosch tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Bosch manages to avoid the attempt.
Bosch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gracie connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bosch scrambles back to his feet.
Bosch clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bosch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Bosch.
Bosch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bosch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Bosch circles away.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bosch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bosch throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Bosch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Bosch misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Bosch and move into the clinch.
Bosch throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Bosch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie takes one on the button.
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 misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bosch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Bosch lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heribert Bosch really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Gracie throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Bosch.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Bosch back into the cage.
Bosch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bosch pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie trying to stall but Bosch improves his position.
Gracie keeps control of Bosch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bosch defends it easily.
Bosch trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, Bosch has passed into half guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bosch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bosch's back!#T2#
Bosch prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Gracie is landing with strikes from the back.
Bosch trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie keeps control of the position easily here as Bosch tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3##SUB#
Gracie working for the choke.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Bosch tries to break free.
#SUB#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bosch is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Gracie working for a choke but Bosch is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bosch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Bosch is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie had his way with Heribert Bosch in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Bosch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Bosch throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Bosch.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bosch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Bosch.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Bosch lands with a good body shot.
Bosch looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.#T1#
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bosch.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Bosch.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie moves forwards but Bosch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bosch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Bosch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bosch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bosch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Bosch and move into the clinch.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gracie staying out of range there.#T2##TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Bosch's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bosch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bosch defending well though.
Gracie prevents Bosch from improving his position.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Bosch recovers full guard. #T3#
Gracie pushing down on Bosch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bosch is defending well.
Bosch is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bosch avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bosch is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Bosch is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bosch connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gracie crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bosch - the referee stops the clock and Gracie gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bosch. Gracie manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bosch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramon Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bosch throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heribert Bosch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bosch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heribert Bosch!
Heribert Bosch is the new welterweight champion!
Heribert Bosch very nearly forgot to thank Reaper Combatwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Aspire 88: Savkov v Gracie
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Savkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Savkov missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savkov with a nice cross.
Savkov misses with a looping right.
Savkov looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch.
Gracie prevents Savkov from breaking the clinch.
Savkov is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gracie.
Gracie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Savkov lands a body punch. #BC#
Savkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie scores with a spinning back kick!
Savkov just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Savkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savkov sets himself, and Gracie steps forward looking for the clinch! Savkov avoids it this time.
Gracie has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Gracie pushes Savkov up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savkov. #BC#
Savkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Savkov avoids it easily.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie tries to counter with a clinch but Savkov shakes him off and moves away.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Savkov avoids it easily.
Savkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Savkov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.
A big left from Savkov misses.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savkov defends it well.
Savkov stuffs the takedown.
Savkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Savkov misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Savkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Savkov.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Savkov misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Savkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savkov tries to clinch up.#CL#
Savkov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savkov throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Savkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savkov checks a low kick from Gracie.
Savkov with a jab.#TD2#
Savkov gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Savkov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Savkov.
Savkov gets back to 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!
Savkov is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?#T4##SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Savkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Savkov trying to control but Gracie postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Savkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
A telegraphed right hand from Savkov misses the target.
Gracie slips under a jab from Savkov.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savkov scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Savkov.
Pavel Savkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie slips a jab from Savkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Savkov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Savkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savkov takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Savkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Savkov is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Savkov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gracie tries to move to mount but Savkov blocks the move with his legs.
Savkov gets back to half guard.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savkov is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Savkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savkov wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie is working Savkov over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Savkov is defending well. #T4#
Savkov looks to move to half guard but instead Gracie has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Savkov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Savkov!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savkov with a nice head shot there.
Savkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramon Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Gracie throws a hook but Savkov blocks it.
Savkov throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Savkov clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie taking a breather.
Gracie lands a body shot in the clinch.
Savkov stalling against the cage.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Savkov is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Savkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savkov just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Savkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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.
Savkov looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savkov defends it easily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savkov defends well.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Savkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Savkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Savkov throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Savkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ramon Gracie just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Savkov pushes him away.
Savkov swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie prevents Savkov from improving his position.
Savkov is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
Savkov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working. #T1#
Savkov wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savkov 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!
Gracie turns into Savkov and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savkov tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Savkov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control!#T2#
Gracie trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Savkov to see if he's OK.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Savkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie gets full guard.
Savkov throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Savkov trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Savkov looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Savkov is retaining full guard.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4##SUB#
Savkov is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gracie trying to control but Savkov is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Gracie misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Savkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gracie avoids a wild elbow strike from Savkov.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Savkov.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Savkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Savkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Savkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
Savkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.#T1#
Savkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Savkov tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Savkov back against the cage.
Gracie avoids the elbow strike from Savkov, against the cage.
Savkov lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gracie has Savkov pressed against the cage, preventing Savkov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie has Savkov pressed against the cage.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Savkov's efforts to push away.
Savkov is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Savkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Savkov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Gracie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Savkov tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie is looking to control Savkov's arms but Savkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gracie has his back to the cage.
Savkov blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Savkov is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Savkov can't break the clinch.
Savkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie has Savkov pressed against the cage.
Savkov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
Savkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Savkov to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Gracie tries to work over Savkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Savkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavel Savkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Savkov darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Savkov misses with the head strike.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Savkov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pavel Savkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.
Stalling in the clinch from Savkov.
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Savkov.
Ramon Gracie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Savkov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Savkov presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie shoots and misses
letting Savkov counter with a right hand.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie. #T4#
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Gracie tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Savkov rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Gracie - that landed with a thud.
Savkov is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Savkov is trying to break free.
Savkov has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savkov working hard to break the clinch.
Savkov pushes off an throws an elbow but Gracie leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Savkov is trying to break free.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Savkov has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Savkov.
#BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramon Gracie.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
Ramon Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Aspire 85: Hardy v Savkov
Date: Oct 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Warror looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Warror throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Warror avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Warror is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Warror throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warror fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Warror throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Warror throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie slips a jab from Warror.
Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Warror counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Warror throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Warror misses the shot to the body.
Warror cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Warror misses the target.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Warror lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paul Warror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror blocks a low kick nicely.
Warror throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gracie avoids it.
Paul Warror is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warror misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Warror managing to control the position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Warror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie advances position into side control!
Warror is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Warror knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.#T3#
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Warror's legs.
Warror can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie trying to control the position but Warror is working away.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount.
Gracie controlling from mount. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Warror tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warror trying desperately to get to his feet.
Gracie moves to back control. #SUB2#
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Warror is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Good control from Gracie.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
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, Warror has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Warror will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Warror misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Warror smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Warror.
Left hook, right uppercut from Warror.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warror was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Warror throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror lands a nice shot to the body.
Warror throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Gracie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gracie, right into the meat.
Warror throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warror.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warror throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Warror swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paul Warror is winning the standup battle so far.
Warror fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Gracie checks a leg kick. #T2#
Warror lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie shoots in but Warror avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Warror misses the shot to the body.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Warror sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warror finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Warror throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warror misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warror tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Warror misses its intended target.
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warror throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Warror throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Warror lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Warror stuffs the takedown.
Warror throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warror as he jumps to the side.
Warror is looking for a counter combo.
Paul Warror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.
Warror comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Warror scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie cracks the inside of Warror's front leg.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Warror manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Gracie looking to stall.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warror just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Warror backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warror.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warror lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warror misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Warror pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warror throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Warror has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Warror.
Gracie wants to control but Warror postures up.
Gracie looks to move to half guard but instead Warror has passed into mount! Damn!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Warror takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Warror looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Warror throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Warror is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Warror keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Warror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Warror defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Warror is defending well.
Warror is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ryōzanpaku Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracie moves into full mount! Warror won't be happy about that!
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Warror is looking to escape.
Warror wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Warror has worked his arm free - good work by Warror!
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Warror's legs.
Gracie trying to control the action but Warror is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Warror has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Warror is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warror is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie staying calm.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Warror denies him.
Paul Warror is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
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 lands a nice forearm strike.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Warror blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warror keeps working. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warror knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Warror looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gracie gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Warror is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gracie lets go of the hold and Warror can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon 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:
Aspire 79: Hardy v Warror
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Savkov circles away.
Savkov misses with a combination
#CL#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gracie.
Savkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Savkov.
Savkov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Savkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Savkov is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#T1##BC2#
Savkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savkov misses with a hook.
Savkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savkov throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Savkov misses with a hook
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie is standing up over Savkov. Savkov looks to escape but Gracie dives into side control.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gracie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Savkov tries to control the position but Gracie now has his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie punches Savkov on the ear.
Savkov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Savkov is trying to stand back up.
Savkov tries to break free.
Savkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Savkov moves into full guard.
#T3#
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Savkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Savkov doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Gracie paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Savkov - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pavel Savkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Pavel Savkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Aspire 72: Denke v Hardy
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Knight moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knight has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knight tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knight crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Gracie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
A short right from Knight.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knight tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T1#
Knight blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knight prevents it.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie misses with some punches.
#TD#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Knight uses from the top position.
Knight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Knight is continuing to stall.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Knight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pulling down on Knight's head. It's preventing any offense from Knight, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knight. #T3#
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Knight tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Knight is looking to clinch.
Knight throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Knight fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Knight.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knight sprawls well. Knight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knight - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Knight.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Knight is quick to defend against it.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Jed Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie slips under a jab from Knight.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Knight.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
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 defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Knight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Come on Knight - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body. #T1##TD#
Gracie pulls Knight into guard.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Knight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knight wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Gracie passes Knight's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big right from Knight misses. #TD#
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Knight throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Knight.
Gracie feints and then cracks Knight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knight down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ramon Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Knight tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Knight breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie backing away here, and Knight unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Knight looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Knight persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.
Knight changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knight feints a counter leg kick.
Knight throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Knight breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knight let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie misses with a left hand
and Knight counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Knight takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jed Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Knight.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Knight checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Knight misses.
Knight throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Knight misses.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Knight.#T2#
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knight's calf.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off.
Gracie backing away here, and Knight unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Knight lands a high kick!
Knight throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knight.
Nice jab there from Knight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3##BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knight swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knight is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick by Knight misses #CL#
and Gracie moves into the clinch.
Knight stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie is stalling here.
Gracie is trying to drag Knight to the mat but Knight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T4#
Knight tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
Knight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knight throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Knight lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Knight. #BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Knight swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.#CL#
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight blocks a leg kick.
Knight misses with a combination
#CL#
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
A body shot lands from Gracie.
#T1#
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head.
Gracie is trying to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Knight.
Gracie prevents Knight from breaking the clinch.
Gracie avoiding damage as Knight throws knees to the body.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie lands with a light punch inside.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2#
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Knight.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Knight misses with an elbow strike.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knight is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is trying to control the position but Knight postures up. #T3#
Knight trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
Knight content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knight looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Knight 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie had his way with Jed Knight in that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
#R5##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 Knight!
Gracie controls the position.
Knight tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie won't let Knight get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Knight has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T1#
Gracie takes Knight's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Knight is in trouble.
Gracie trying to control.
Gracie lands an elbow to the side of the head. #SUB#
Gracie looking for the RNC. #T2#
Even with his hooks in, Gracie manages to miss with strikes from the back. #SUB#
Gracie working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Knight is doing well to defend. Gracie seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Knight is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Jed Knight had this to say: 'Back to the lab. I'll be back though.'.
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Event:
Aspire 67: Gracie vs Denke
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Denke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Denke.#CUT2#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Denke.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Denke.
Denke misses the jab.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Denke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Denke misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke keeps the fight on the outside.
Denke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie walks into a left hand. #T1#
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Denke misses.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Denke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie lands a jab.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Denke breaks from the clinch.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie slips a straight right by Denke.
Denke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gracie has time to react.#T2##CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denke throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denke.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Denke told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Denke.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Denke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denke misses with a punch on the inside.
Denke swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Denke misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Denke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Denke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Denke pinned against the cage. Denke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Denke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Denke and move into the clinch.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Denke misses.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Denke misses the target. #T4#
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Denke pushes him off.
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Denke's sensitive parts.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Denke throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Denke counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
Ramon Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Denke throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Denke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Denke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Karl Denke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a low kick but it's checked well by Denke.
Denke scoring well with a low kick there.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Denke's sensitive parts. #CL#
Gracie clinches up with Denke and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Denke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Denke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie with a hook.
A slow jab from Denke misses its intended target.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Denke avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Denke stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Denke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Gracie tries to clinch but Denke moves out of range.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Denke pushes him off.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Denke's guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Denke is retaining full guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Denke controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Denke's legs.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Denke defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gracie looking to finish Denke with some ground and pound. This is bad for Denke!#T3#
Gracie fails to advance to Denke's back.
Denke is trying to escape the mount but Gracie keeps good control and instead manages to take Denke's back.
Denke is trying to break free.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Denke fending off the submission attempt from Gracie.
Denke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Denke is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Gracie controls the position.#SUB#
Gracie looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denke tries to escape the position.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Denke doesn't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denke trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Denke misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Good shot there by Denke.
Good work by Denke as he checks the leg kick.
Denke lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Denke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Denke throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Denke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denke pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Denke backwards.
Denke misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Denke.
Denke misses with some punches.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Denke controls his hands.
A short right from Gracie.
Denke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Ramon Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Denke is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie looking to stall.
#TD#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Denke uses from the top position.
Gracie is pulling down on Denke's head. It's preventing any offense from Denke, at least for the moment.#T2#
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Denke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Denke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Denke prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SU2#
Denke stands up out of the half guard. #T3#
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Denke.
Denke looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Denke checks a leg kick.
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Denke ducks down to avoid it.
Denke tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Denke.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Denke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Denke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
Denke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denke stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Denke really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Gracie jabs Denke right on the nose. Denke blinks but takes it well.
Denke misses with an uppercut.
Denke misses with the combination.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gracie tries to clinch but Denke moves away
and Denke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Gracie shoots in and bounces Denke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1#
Denke controlling the position.
Denke keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Denke wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Denke is keeping the position for now.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Denke keeps moving.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Denke throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Denke.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Gracie backs off Denke throws a huge counter combo but Gracie manages to avoid it all.
Denke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Denke wants it to stay on the feet.
Denke is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gracie with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gracie. That's going to slow Denke down.
Denke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Denke defends it nicely.#T3#
Denke misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denke. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4##CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Denke has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Denke throws an elbow that misses.
Denke gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Ramon Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Denke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Denke scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Denke. #BC2#
Denke breaks the clinch.
Denke jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Denke misses.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Denke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Denke dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Denke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Denke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Denke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gracie is stalling here.
#BC2#
Denke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Denke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Denke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Denke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie. #T1#
Denke 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.
Denke misses with the combination.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denke circles away.
Denke keeps the fight on the outside.
Denke misses with a looping right.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Denke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denke throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Denke throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Denke lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Denke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Denke.
A shot in the inside from Denke. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Denke passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denke wants to stand but Gracie has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Denke has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to hold on but Denke pushes him away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Denke is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Denke throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Denke defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Denke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Denke scores with a nice right hand.
Denke misses with a hook.
Denke throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ramon Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denke scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Denke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Denke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Denke!
Karl Denke is the new welterweight champion!
Karl Denke took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Aspire 62: Gracie vs Warror
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Warror looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Warror 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.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Warror is defending well.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Warror is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warror is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Warror is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Warror tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Warror defends it.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warror keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Warror is having none of it.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Gracie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gracie tries to control but Warror wriggling away.
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.
Warror is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie moves to the back. #T4#
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie controlling from the back.#SUB#
Warror fending off the submission attempt from Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Warror scores with a punch to the head.
Warror throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Warror manages to circle out of the way.
Warror looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Warror and move into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gracie. #TD#
Warror gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Warror has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Warror is retaining full guard.
Warror is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#T1#
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Warror can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Warror tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Ramon Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Warror is working away. #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 is looking to stall here but Warror recovers full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Warror is keeping the position.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie passes Warror's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Warror wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Warror is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Warror wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Warror wants to sweep but Gracie has passed to side control!
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie trying to control the action but Warror is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warror.
Gracie is looking to counter the offense by Warror and move into the clinch.
Warror throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warror.
Gracie tries to stall but Warror uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gracie stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Gracie pushes Warror back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Warror softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gracie is stalling here.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Warror tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Warror throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Warror lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Warror misses with the head strike.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Warror turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Warror manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Warror is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Warror has mounted him!
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 hold on but Warror pushes him away.
Warror can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Warror prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Warror 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.#T3#
Warror trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Warror controlling the pace for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie wants to hold on but Warror pushes him away.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Warror is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Gracie wants to control but Warror postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Warror tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Warror can do to turn this around?
Warror misses the shot to the body.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Warror avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warror avoids it really well and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Warror.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gracie slips a straight right by Warror.
Warror throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Warror swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
#T1#
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Warror sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Warror lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Warror misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Warror.
Gracie slips under a jab from Warror.
Warror throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Warror avoids it well and moves away.
Warror cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Warror moved away.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Warror.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror misses the body punch #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Warror fights it but they end up in guard.
Warror has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Gracie trying to control but Warror is working from the bottom.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Warror's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie is keen to just control but Warror is a slippery customer.#T3#
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Warror looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Warror throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Warror waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Warror. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Warror misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Warror.
Warror scores with a spinning back kick!
Warror throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Warror throws a body shot but no joy.
Warror works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.
Gracie defending well as Warror loads up on a big left hand.
Warror misses with a hook
#TD#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie is fighting to break Warror's control of his arms but Warror is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Warror working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Warror dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Warror keeps it at a distance.
Warror swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Warror keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Warror misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Warror turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Warror holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie blocking some punches.
#T1#
Warror tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie is leaning against Warror and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Warror or not.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warror smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gracie.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracie slips a jab from Warror.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Warror breaks away and moves out of range.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Gracie rushes Warror and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Warror to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Warror stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Warror got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Warror has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warror can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warror defends it easily.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Warror is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Warror is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Warror is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Ramon Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Aspire 46: Orsini vs Ramon
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie slips under a jab from Orsini.
Orsini on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gracie slips under a jab from Orsini.
Orsini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Orsini throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Orsini throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Orsini controls the position for a moment.
Orsini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Orsini takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Gracie moves into full mount!
Orsini stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Orsini tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Gracie tries to control but Orsini wriggling away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orsini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Orsini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Orsini manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gracie passes Orsini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Orsini's temple. #T3#
Orsini is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Orsini looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orsini wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Orsini is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Gracie prevents Orsini from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Orsini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Gracie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Orsini sprawls well initially but Gracie persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Orsini trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Orsini has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gracie escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gracie!
Orsini looking for a sweep but Gracie has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsini working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Orsini is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Orsini gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Orsini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orsini is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Orsini looking for submissions off his back.
Orsini moves into full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Orsini throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Orsini tries to improve position but can't.
Orsini trying to control but Gracie flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Orsini trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Orsini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB2#
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Orsini trying to control but not successfully.
Orsini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Orsini from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Gracie is looking to slow Orsini down with leg kicks.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Orsini wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Ramon Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orsini is not content to let Gracie control the position. #SUB2#
Orsini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gracie! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Orsini has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
Ramon Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 42
Date: Jun 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
Fitzgerald tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzgerald is quick to defend against it.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Fitzgerald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitzgerald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fitzgerald misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzgerald misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Fitzgerald postures up.
Fitzgerald really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fitzgerald has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Fitzgerald's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon 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:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 38
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Knight.
Knight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Knight connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Knight throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie has Knight pressed against the cage, preventing Knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Gracie avoiding damage.
Gracie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Knight blocking some punches.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Knight holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knight blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Knight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie slips under a jab from Knight.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Knight lands a right hook to the body.
Knight lands a lovely overhand right.
Knight misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Knight pushes Gracie off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jed Knight 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!
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Knight breaks away and moves out of range.
Jed Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Knight stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knight.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Knight misses. #T3##CL#
Gracie forces Knight back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gracie slowing the pace effectively.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Gracie for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knight to keep the fight standing.
Gracie has Knight pushed against the cage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knight to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Knight must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knight trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie controlling Knight's posture. #T4#
Knight wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Knight trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A cross from Knight lands.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Knight.
Gracie slips a straight right by Knight.
Some wild striking there from Knight.
As Knight tries to get set, Gracie tries to push him back and clinch up but Knight manages to avoid the attempt.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knight defends it nicely.
A nice side step and Knight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Knight connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Knight breaks away and moves out of range.
Knight scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.#T2#
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knight digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Knight misses with a few strikes there.
#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knight did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Knight is trying to escape back to his feet but Gracie uses the scramble to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3##ES2#
Knight kicks Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Knight misses.
Gracie fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knight checks it well.
Knight misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Knight blocks a head kick by Gracie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knight! But no joy.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Knight had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knight is out of range and Gracie settles back down. #T4#
Knight fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.#TD#
Gracie throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knight tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gracie is in Knight's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Knight misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Gracie keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight misses with an elbow over the top.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but Knight blocks with his arms.
Knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Knight smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Knight tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Knight back against the cage.
Knight wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
#BC2#
Knight breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Knight.
Gracie tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range. #CL#
Gracie darts in and clinches Knight up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie tries to land knees in the clinch but Knight avoids the damage to the body.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Gracie has Knight pressed against the cage, preventing Knight from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Gracie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Knight wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
#BC2#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Knight scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
A big left from Knight misses.
A jab lands there for Knight.
Gracie throws a hook but Knight blocks it.
Knight swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knight cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knight throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knight misses with a double jab.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Knight moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knight works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Knight.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Knight.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knight misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Knight throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie prevents Knight from getting back to his feet.
Knight keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Knight wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Gracie gets a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Knight wants to get back to striking at distance but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Knight scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Knight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No joy there for Knight, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Knight connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight lands with a right hand.
Gracie tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knight staying out of range there.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Knight throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Knight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Knight defends easily.
Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Knight defends easily.
Gracie trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ramon Gracie will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Knight throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Knight looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Knight.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knight manages to circle out of the way.
Knight attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Knight.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Gracie misses with a knee strike.
Knight working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knight to keep the fight standing.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knight just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knight lands a nice uppercut.
Knight tries to break free but Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Ramon Gracie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie avoiding damage.
#T2#
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Gracie connects with a leg kick. Knight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Knight lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Knight throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Knight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie slips under a jab from Knight.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.#T3#
A combination from Knight does no damage.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Knight lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Knight counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Knight is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
Knight thinks about the counter body kick.
Gracie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knight misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Knight connects with a jab.
Jed Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
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!
Knight misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knight has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Knight!
Jed Knight is the new welterweight champion!
Jed Knight looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'You are witnessing an era of greatness. Take it in and savor it. You'll remember this forever.'.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 30
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Debble counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Debble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Debble.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Debble.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Debble sprawls well.#TD2#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Debble! #T1#
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Gracie looking to control but Debble is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Debble is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Debble is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Debble is looking to escape.
Gracie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Debble is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Gracie has control of Debble's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Debble regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
Debble is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Debble is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Skating Rink that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Debble manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
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 is looking to advance position but Debble won't allow it.
Debble is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Debble trying to control here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Debble keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Debble scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie has Debble pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Debble manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Debble.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Debble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Debble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Debble working aggressively here.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Debble controls his hands.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
A short right from Debble.
Still in the clinch, Debble scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gracie throws an elbow but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Gracie.
Gracie just leaning against Debble, taking a breather.
Debble lands a left hand.
Debble swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie prevents a body shot from Debble. #T1#
Debble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Debble lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie taking a breather.
Debble throws a head punch that misses.
Debble struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands.
Debble throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Debble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Debble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Debble fails to land.
Debble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dum Debble has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD2#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Gracie has his feet on Debble's thighs here. He's pushed Debble off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Debble screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ramon Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #48
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gracie throwing shots but Naranbaatar is blocking nicely.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naranbaatar keeps working.
Gracie is pressing down on Naranbaatar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Naranbaatar is holding on for now.
Naranbaatar wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Naranbaatar is defending the position.
Naranbaatar is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Naranbaatar desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Naranbaatar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Naranbaatar is defending well.
Naranbaatar trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gracie fails to move to back control.
Gracie with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
Naranbaatar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking to control but Naranbaatar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Naranbaatar tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie tries to control but Naranbaatar wriggling away. #T3#
Naranbaatar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naranbaatar tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Naranbaatar 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.
Naranbaatar stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie trying to control but Naranbaatar is having none of it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Naranbaatar regains half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Naranbaatar is defending the position.
Naranbaatar wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to advance position but Naranbaatar won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Naranbaatar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Naranbaatar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Naranbaatar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Naranbaatar in a clinch.
Naranbaatar stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Naranbaatar breaks from the clinch.
Gracie slips a jab from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Naranbaatar loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Naranbaatar pushes him away.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Naranbaatar.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Naranbaatar pushes him away.#T1#
Naranbaatar lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Naranbaatar is looking to counter punch.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Gracie tries a body shot but Naranbaatar blocks it.
Gracie avoiding damage.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Naranbaatar manages to get underhooks.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Naranbaatar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Naranbaatar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Naranbaatar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Naranbaatar blocking some punches.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Naranbaatar.
A short right from Naranbaatar on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar stalling against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Naranbaatar smiles and moves away.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Naranbaatar had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.#T3#
Naranbaatar looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Naranbaatar throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Naranbaatar avoids it easily.#CL2#
Gracie rushes Naranbaatar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Naranbaatar avoids the elbow strike from Gracie, against the cage.
Naranbaatar tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie works on Naranbaatar's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Naranbaatar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gracie has Naranbaatar pushed against the cage.
Naranbaatar misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Naranbaatar controls the action.
#BC#
Naranbaatar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Naranbaatar scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Naranbaatar.
Gracie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Naranbaatar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracie can turn it around.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naranbaatar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses.
Gracie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Tarkhan Naranbaatar has been cut.
Naranbaatar digs a right hand into Gracie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gracie's gas tank.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Naranbaatar manages to break the clinch.
Naranbaatar walks into a jab.#TD2#
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Naranbaatar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Naranbaatar throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Naranbaatar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naranbaatar's elbow.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
A short right from Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Naranbaatar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping left.#T1#
Gracie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar misses with the combination.
Naranbaatar misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar lands a slapping body shot.
Naranbaatar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Naranbaatar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Naranbaatar blocks the body kick.
#T2#
Naranbaatar lands with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Naranbaatar. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Donk. Naranbaatar catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Naranbaatar looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naranbaatar misses with a head kick.
Gracie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Naranbaatar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Gracie tries to clinch but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Naranbaatar throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Naranbaatar. Beautiful body shot.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Naranbaatar's guard.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Naranbaatar doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Gracie advances position into side control!
Naranbaatar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Naranbaatar wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Gracie has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Naranbaatar's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Naranbaatar is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon 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:
StrikeForce Union #39
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Madruga manages to avoid it.
Madruga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie throws the left hand but Madruga avoids the punch easily.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Madruga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madruga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Gracie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Madruga pinned against the cage. Madruga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Madruga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wilder MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Madruga moves away and avoids it.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Madruga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Otavio Madruga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madruga swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Madruga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Madruga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Madruga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Madruga.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Madruga and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Madruga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Madruga lands a nice shot to the body.
Madruga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Madruga misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Madruga regains guard.
Madruga keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madruga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Madruga keeps moving.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madruga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madruga keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie pushing down on Madruga's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Madruga defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madruga tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madruga circles away quickly and effectively.
Madruga was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Madruga throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie wants to clinch.
Gracie lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madruga moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch but Madruga is having none of it. #T1#
Gracie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Madruga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Madruga sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Gracie forces Madruga back against the cage and clinches.
Madruga is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Madruga is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Madruga as the two fighters clinch.
Madruga is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Madruga on the inside.
Gracie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gracie slows down the pace here.
Madruga misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Gracie tries to pull guard but Madruga holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Otavio Madruga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Gracie.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Madruga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Madruga.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Madruga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Madruga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Madruga working aggressively here.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Madruga uses from the top position.
Madruga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Madruga is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Madruga is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ramon Gracie!
After winning the bout, Ramon Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #30
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Naranbaatar won't be happy with that.
Naranbaatar is trying to improve his position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naranbaatar keeps working.
Naranbaatar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naranbaatar pulls his head out easily.
Naranbaatar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Naranbaatar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Naranbaatar from controlling successfully.
Naranbaatar won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie is trying to hold Naranbaatar in close to prevent damage but Naranbaatar has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Naranbaatar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Naranbaatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Naranbaatar from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Naranbaatar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Naranbaatar showed some decent athleticism there. #T4#
Gracie is looking to control Naranbaatar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Naranbaatar is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie gets full guard.
Naranbaatar is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Naranbaatar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Naranbaatar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naranbaatar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Naranbaatar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tarkhan Naranbaatar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Naranbaatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Naranbaatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Naranbaatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Naranbaatar needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Naranbaatar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naranbaatar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Naranbaatar lands a slapping body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Naranbaatar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Naranbaatar is predictable there #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ramon Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Naranbaatar keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naranbaatar is keeping the position for now.
Naranbaatar has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Naranbaatar 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.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Naranbaatar prevents Gracie from moving into mount. #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.
Naranbaatar is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Naranbaatar is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Naranbaatar is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie moves to the back position.
Naranbaatar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy. #T3#
What can Naranbaatar 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 trying to stick to Naranbaatar's back but Naranbaatar 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 Naranbaatar.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Naranbaatar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T4#
Naranbaatar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Naranbaatar lands a couple of digs.
Naranbaatar preventing the sweep.
Naranbaatar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Naranbaatar wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ramon Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Naranbaatar misses with a kick to the body.
Naranbaatar stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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.
Naranbaatar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Naranbaatar thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it #TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Naranbaatar's guard.
Naranbaatar trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control but Naranbaatar is working from the bottom. #T1#
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Naranbaatar is looking to improve his position.
Naranbaatar won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Naranbaatar tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie controlling the action here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Naranbaatar moves into full guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naranbaatar is keeping the position for now.
Naranbaatar is trying to keep Gracie in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie moves out of range as Naranbaatar throws a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Naranbaatar.#T3#
Naranbaatar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Naranbaatar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Naranbaatar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Naranbaatar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Naranbaatar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #T4#
Gracie controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Naranbaatar looking for a triangle here. Gracie is fighting it but it looks tight! Naranbaatar pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gracie is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tarkhan Naranbaatar!
Tarkhan Naranbaatar is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Tarkhan Naranbaatar 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:
StrikeForce Union #28
Date: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Atkinson to the ground. Gracie is now in Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atkinson is keeping the position for now.
Atkinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Atkinson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Atkinson's guard.
Atkinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Atkinson is defending the position. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Atkinson wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Atkinson is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Atkinson 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.
Gracie wants to control but Atkinson is keeping him busy.
Atkinson is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A low kick from Atkinson misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Atkinson is looking to escape.
Gracie working over Atkinson with some ground and pound. Atkinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie throwing shots but Atkinson is blocking nicely. #T3#
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Gracie fails to advance to Atkinson's back.
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gracie fails to advance to Atkinson's back.
Gracie tries to control but Atkinson wriggling away.
Atkinson is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atkinson is looking to escape.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Atkinson doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Atkinson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Atkinson didn't expect that.
Gracie stands and throws Atkinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Atkinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atkinson trying to remain calm as Gracie controls from the top position.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atkinson can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Atkinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie advances to mount.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Atkinson is looking to escape. #T1#
Atkinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie mounts Atkinson! Really nice guard pass there!
Atkinson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Atkinson tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling his opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Atkinson defends it well.
Ramon Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gracie forces the positional change into back control. #T3#
Atkinson wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
Gracie connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Atkinson to escape the position.
Atkinson is trapped and Gracie is scoring with shots to the head and body. #SUB#
Atkinson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Atkinson trying to get back to his feet but Gracie is in full control for now. #SUB#
Gracie looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Atkinson is controlling Gracie 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Gracie seems keen to control Atkinson's posture.
Atkinson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Atkinson moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Atkinson misses with a wild combination.
Atkinson throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Gracie clinches.
The referee calls for Gracie to work.
#TD#
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Atkinson to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie pulls Atkinson in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Atkinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Atkinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Atkinson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Atkinson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Atkinson defends well.#T2#
Atkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Atkinson postures up.
#SUB#
Atkinson 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! Atkinson manages to get his head free but now Gracie has transitioned to an armbar! Atkinson 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 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Ramon Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #22
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Aymara clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Aymara holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Aymara won't allow it.
#TD#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Aymara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie controlling the position.#SUB#
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Aymara rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Aymara is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Ramon Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #20
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Funnie missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Funnie avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Funnie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Funnie.#CL#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funnie is one step ahead there.
Funnie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Funnie is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Funnie has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Funnie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funnie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Funnie 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.
Funnie wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Funnie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Funnie is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Funnie keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Funnie - that will leave a mark!
Funnie misses with a looping right.#T3#
Gracie slips a jab from Funnie.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Funnie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Funnie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Funnie tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funnie. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funnie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
Funnie misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Funnie throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Funnie stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet. #T4##CL2#
Funnie closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Funnie misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Funnie.
Funnie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Funnie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Funnie avoids it.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Funnie avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funnie is one step ahead there.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Funnie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Funnie throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gracie looks to clinch
and Funnie counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Funnie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Funnie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Funnie manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Funnie's guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Funnie's guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funnie is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Funnie avoid being mounted?
Funnie 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!
Funnie is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Funnie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
Gracie breaks Funnie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Funnie is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Funnie keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T2#
Funnie trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Funnie can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie won't allow Funnie to get back to his feet.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Funnie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie trying to control but Funnie is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Funnie is keeping the position.
Funnie is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Funnie keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Funnie misses.
Funnie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Funnie misses with a head kick.
Funnie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Funnie counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Funnie's waist but Funnie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funnie.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Funnie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doug Funnie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funnie lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Funnie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Funnie throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Funnie thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Funnie punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Funnie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie wants to clinch but Funnie slips to the side
and Funnie counters with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funnie slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Funnie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Funnie tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Funnie has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Still in the clinch, Funnie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Funnie tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
A short right from Funnie.
Funnie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Gracie jumps guard and drags Funnie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Funnie from controlling successfully.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Funnie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Funnie preventing the sweep. #T2#
Funnie controlling from the top position.
Funnie tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is pulling down on Funnie's head. It's preventing any offense from Funnie, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Gracie pushes a forearm under Funnie's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Funnie is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Ramon Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
StrikeForce Union #16
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funnie throws out the jab. #CL#
Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Funnie lands a body shot.
Funnie tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Funnie scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Funnie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funnie lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Funnie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Funnie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Funnie 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.
Funnie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Funnie defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funnie defends well.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Funnie passes into side control.
Gracie tries to bench press Funnie off him but Funnie keeps the position.
Gracie trying his best to control but Funnie has mounted him.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funnie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Funnie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Funnie is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Funnie has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gracie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie is the new welterweight champion!
Ramon Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Immortals 24 Champions
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Tutka. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tutka.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tutka manages to circle out of the way.
Tutka lands a head shot.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tutka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tutka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Tutka moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutka just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Tutka is quick to defend against it.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Tutka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.#TD#
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tutka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tutka tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gracie fails to advance to Tutka's back.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!
Tutka is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Tutka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gracie.
#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tutka can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tutka can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Tutka doesn't allow it.
Gracie looking to control but Tutka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tutka holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Gracie tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Gracie throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Tutka stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie moves to the back position. #T3##SUB#
Tutka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tutka is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tutka looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
#T4#
Gracie controls the position.
Tutka prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Tutka 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.#SUB#
Tutka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Tutka is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Tutka is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tutka tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Tutka misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tutka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Tutka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tutka scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tutka avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tutka, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutka cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Tutka checks a low kick from Gracie.
Tutka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Gracie has Tutka up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Tutka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie tries to break free but Tutka pushes him back against the cage.
Tutka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
Tutka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie is controlling Tutka's posture.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Tutka pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Tutka defends it easily.
#SUB#
Tutka has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gracie to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tutka is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gracie pulls down on the head and he's put Tutka to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie retains his welterweight title!
Ramon Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lukeva Tutka was interviewed post fight and said 'Aww sh*t. I guess I have to stop doing blow and hookers and start to actually train for my fights... :E'.
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Event:
Immortals 21 Gracie vs Purha
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Purha throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Purha fights it but they end up in guard.
Purha looking to control.
#SUB2#
Purha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie is taking a breather. Purha 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.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Purha defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Purha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Purha keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Purha is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie takes Purha's back. #T2#
I would not like to be Purha right now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Purha trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie is trying to stick to Purha's back but Purha 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 Purha.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Purha is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie controlling Purha's posture. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Purha defends it easily.#T3#
Purha postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Purha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Purha stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ramon Gracie has been cut.
My spies in Team Migraine inform me that Purha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Purha is proving a slippery customer.
Purha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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.
Purha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB#
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Purha has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Purha's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Ramon Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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