Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Gracie shoots and misses
and Morales counters with a straight right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Morales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morales scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Morales has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morales counters with a huge right that knocks Gracie out cold! Morales is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Omari Morales!
A victorious Omari Morales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Eliz Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'Great job to my opponent, that was my 30th fight. I want to make an announcement, today was my last fight. I've done alot of great things in MMA. I've won some and i've lost some. But i'm announcing my retirement, make sure to keep your eyes on my two sons Ethan and Efim!! '.

Event: EMMA 1 - Gracie vs. Larsen
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Larsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Eliz Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Larsen connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Larsen catches Gracie with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Gracie forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Morten Larsen!
Eliz Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'Great job to my opponent, that was my 30th fight. I want to make an announcement, today was my last fight. I've done alot of great things in MMA. I've won some and i've lost some. But i'm announcing my retirement, make sure to keep your eyes on my two sons Ethan and Efim!! '.

Event: Venom FC 2
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Feretti, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Feretti gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Feretti jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Feretti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Feretti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at The Italian Job inform us that Feretti has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Feretti looking to control.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Feretti trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Feretti actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Feretti is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Feretti wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Feretti is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Feretti is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Feretti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Feretti is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Feretti avoid being mounted?
Feretti gets full guard.
Feretti seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#SUB#
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Feretti is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Feretti from controlling successfully.
Feretti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Feretti trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Feretti defends easily.
Feretti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Feretti defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feretti advances position into side control!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Feretti wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Feretti mounts him!
Feretti wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blanco Feretti dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Feretti forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Feretti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Feretti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Feretti defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Feretti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Feretti jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Feretti blocking some punches.
Feretti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eliz Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blanco Feretti.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Feretti jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Feretti around his waist. Feretti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Feretti jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feretti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Feretti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Feretti.
Feretti tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Feretti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Feretti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Feretti's waist but Feretti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side. #CL2#
Feretti gets a clinch.
Feretti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Feretti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Feretti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Feretti clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Feretti jumps into guard, dragging Gracie to the mat.
Feretti is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Feretti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Feretti has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Feretti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feretti keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Feretti from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Feretti doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Feretti manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Feretti trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Feretti tries to pass.
Feretti passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie won't allow Feretti to pass to mount. #T3#
Gracie is staying active underneath Feretti, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Gracie has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Feretti. Oh but Gracie has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Feretti goes limp - he's gone! Gracie jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliz Gracie!
Eliz Gracie took some time post fight to say the following; 'Respect. I haven't tasted victory in a minute. I'm getting old now, I want to make a quick turnaround, anyone whos up for it let me know and we can do it, 3 rounds, 5 rounds.'.

Event: Venom FC 1: Beginnings
Date: Jul 29, 2022

#R1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jay sprawls well. Jay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Jay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot by Jay.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Jay sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Jay.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Jay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Jay manages to break the clinch.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Jay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliz Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jay lands a body shot.
Jay lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back. #T1#
Jay fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Jay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jay lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jay counters with a big right hand! Oh Gracie is in trouble here! Jay follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Jay!
Eliz Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'It sucks to lose. But i'm not done yet. All my respect goes out to Donny and his team, they had the perfect gameplan to solve my puzzle, very tough young man, make sure to show him some love. I gotta go back to the drawing board and see whats next.'.

Event: SFS 1: Gracie vs Locke
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Locke scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Locke.
A looping hook to the body misses from Locke. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Locke misses with some punches.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Locke tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Locke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke takes a shot to the head.
Gracie lands a hook that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Locke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie misses with some punches. #T1#
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Locke working hard to break the clinch.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Locke lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Locke misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Locke.
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Locke's efforts to push away.
Gracie lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Locke scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Locke misses with the head strike.
Locke misses with the head strike.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Locke has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie lands with a short shot to the head.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke working aggressively here.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Gracie on the inside.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Locke tries to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling the position.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Locke blocks an uppercut.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Locke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Gracie lands a nice uppercut.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
Locke blocking some punches.
Locke has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lockes head.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Locke.
Gracie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. #T5#
Locke working aggressively here.
Locke working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Locke misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke blocking some punches.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke misses with some punches.
Gracie gets through Locke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke blocking some punches.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Locke blocking some punches.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T6#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie misses with some punches.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Locke.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Locke blocking some punches.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T7#
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Locke.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Locke.
Locke throws a head punch that misses.
Locke scores with a shoulder strike.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
A short left from Locke.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Locke misses with some punches.
Locke throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Locke uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Locke.
Locke misses with a hook from the clinch. #T8#
A head punch on the inside from Locke fails to land.
Gracie working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Locke blocking some punches.
Locke misses with the head strike.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Locke lands with a light punch inside.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Locke backwards.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Locke can't break the clinch.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke working aggressively here. #T9#
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Locke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Locke wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Locke misses with some punches.
Locke lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Locke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Locke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Locke pushes Gracie back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eliz Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gracie wants to clinch.
Locke feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Locke then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Locke misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Locke. That snapped Gracie's head back.
The crowd cheers as Locke lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Locke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Locke scores with a big combo that sends Gracie crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Gracie flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Locke jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Locke!
Eliz Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'No excuses. Congratulations to Ryan on the win. I unfortunately couldn't get the job done tonight, he's a hell of a fighter, make sure to show him some love. I dunno whats next for me man, i'm gonna go home and think about it. I'm 39 years old. A veteran of the sport, just need a little time. Thanks'.

Event: Slavic FL 14: Stop War
Date: Mar 07, 2022

#R1#
Gracie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rockwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rockwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Rockwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Rockwell moves out of range.
Rockwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eliz Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Rockwell.#TD2#
Rockwell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Rockwell is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockwell pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rockwell trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Rockwell to pass to mount. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockwell pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura here. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockwell pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Rockwell is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rockwell passes to full mount!
Rockwell tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Rockwell prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.#T3#
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rockwell is tapping! Great win for Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliz Gracie!
Eliz Gracie retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, Eliz Gracie stared into the camera and said 'Thank you for a great fight. I want to stay humble here, that could have been my final fight in MMA. But i'm looking for some more fights. I'm trying to defend this title one more time before getting the opportunity to fight someone, in an MMA fight of course.'.
Seth Rockwell was interviewed post fight and said 'I will hit the gym, get back to the drawing board and see what improvements can be made, you will see me again! '.

Event: Slavic FL 9
Date: Feb 07, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Belsky quickly recovers to half guard.
Belsky wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
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 sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belsky sees it coming and defends easily.#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.
Belsky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Belsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Belsky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Belsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Belsky looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eliz Gracie!
Eliz Gracie is the new light heavyweight champion!
Eliz Gracie looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'First of all I wanna take this opportunity to thank god for this win. Second, I appreciate all my supporters for motivating me to fight tonight. To my opponent, You are a very tough young man, chin up. And I can confirm my next one will be my last, so im looking for a good challenge!!'.
In defeat, Boryenka Belsky stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will train harder, I will be back! '.

Event: Slavic FL 6
Date: Jan 13, 2022

#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Takeda enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Takeda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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 lying in Takeda's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Takeda decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gracie taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuki Takeda!
Our winner, Kazuki Takeda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Eliz Gracie had this to say: 'Thats my fifth loss in my career, tough pill to swallow but i'll be taking some time off as of now, I don't know about my next fight and my status on fighting right now, another fight wouldn't hurt, maybe but i'd love to leave off a win, so lets see what happens man, as of now i'm just sitting out.'.

Event: CTFA 14: Bresnar Vs Neich
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Scott sprawls well.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Scott.#TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scott is trying to stand.
Scott 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.#SUB#
Scott is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Scott is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Scott is now in Gracie's guard. A big mistake from Gracie there, giving up the dominant position!
Scott wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Scott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracie is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Scott stands up from Gracie's guard - Scott perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.#T3#
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliz Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scott, who protects the arm well.
Scott is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scott has escaped the position, nice work there.
Scott is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4##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! #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Scott, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Scott has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eliz Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie dives in and grabs Scott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliz Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Scott sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Scott can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Scott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie keeps control of Scott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
Scott prevents a takedown attempt there.
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.
Scott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scott trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott working hard to break the clinch.
Scott wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scott is trying to break free.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Scott manages to break the clinch.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1##TD2#
Scott gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Scott decides to stand back up. Scott steps back and let's Gracie get back to his feet.
Scott throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Scott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Eliz Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Scott.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Scott sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Scott tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Scott manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Some wild striking there from Scott.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Scott stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.#TD2#
Scott closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Scott lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Scott is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Scott is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Scott is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliz Gracie!
As Eliz Gracie got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I wanna dedicate this win to my family, who I couldn't spend christmas with sadly! Stay cozy at home guys, i'll be back soon! I got me a good christmas present, so proud of this win, four straight. Bring on the next one! '.
In defeat, Jeremy Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have been beating alot of contenders while being undersized for the division. This was my last fight under contract might be time to go somewhere that has my weight class.'.

Event: CTFA 13: Bresnar Vs Harvey
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1##TD#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Salazar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB2#
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salazar is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Salazar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salazar manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Salazar 's guard. #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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Salazar working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie is pushing down on Salazar 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salazar is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Salazar defends it well. #SUB2#
Salazar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salazar sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Salazar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Salazar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salazar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Salazar 's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Salazar is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Salazar is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Salazar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Salazar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salazar manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Salazar 's guard. #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. #T2##SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gracie as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Salazar screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gracie! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eliz Gracie!
Post fight, an emotional Eliz Gracie said 'Three in a row for me. I wanna thank Chito for a great fight, he tried his best and I know that, it feels amazing to be on a 3 fight win streak again man, thanks to everyone who came out and supported me and we will celebrate!'.

Event: CTFA FN 3: Neich Vs Harrington
Date: Oct 11, 2021

#R1#
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Vinci swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but De Vinci is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
De Vinci is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. De Vinci is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eliz Gracie!
Post fight, an emotional Eliz Gracie said 'I'm very proud of myself for this win, my last fight wasn't the best result I could get, but this time I got my second win over Fits Miz, just like I wanted. I proved im the better man and he can stop his trash talking on buzz, he talked about my country, said alot of bad things, glad I got this win'.

Event: CTFA 11: Grang Vs Scott
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Miz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miz sprawls well. Miz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Miz, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Miz against the cage but Miz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliz Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie prevents Miz from improving his position.
Miz 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.
Miz gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Miz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miz 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.
Miz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 prevents Miz from improving his position.#SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Miz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eliz Gracie!
Eliz Gracie took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm very proud of myself for this win, my last fight wasn't the best result I could get, but this time I got my second win over Fits Miz, just like I wanted. I proved im the better man and he can stop his trash talking on buzz, he talked about my country, said alot of bad things, glad I got this win'.
In defeat, Fits Miz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Let me start off by saying sorry to anyone who was offended by what I said before the fight, I knew it was wrong, but I needed a reaction, something to give me some sort of edge. Eliz is a great fighter, no doubt about it, we've both been here for a while, and I have nothing but respect for him.'.

Event: CTFA 10: Grang Vs Gracie 2
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Grang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grang's half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie looks winded!#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Grang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Grang looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Grang tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Grang wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Grang is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Grang pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grang defends it well. #ES#
Grang pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Eliz Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Hinski Grang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliz Gracie.#T3#
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie misses with a takedown
enabling Grang to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Grang throws a big counter combination but Gracie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Grang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.#T4#
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Grang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grang tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grang to the ground. Grang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Grang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Grang swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Grang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grang as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grang counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie fails with the takedown#KD#
and Grang counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gracie! Grang lets Gracie back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Gracie is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hinski Grang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hinski Grang!
Hinski Grang retains his light heavyweight title!
Hinski Grang 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.
In defeat, Eliz Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great job to Hinski Grang, to everyone, Hinskis the better man, he showed tonight, Obviously i'm heartbroken but what can I do? I can't change what happened, obviously because I should've focused on that when it was happening, but i'll be back guys, maybe not for the title yet but i'll be back.i '.

Event: CTFA 9: Mitchel Vs Neich
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1##TD#
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lewandowski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Lewandowski!
Lewandowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lewandowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lewandowski throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewandowski lands a couple of elbows.
Lewandowski distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewandowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Lewandowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewandowski.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Lewandowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Lewandowski scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewandowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewandowski won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Lewandowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lewandowski works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewandowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lewandowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lewandowski wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Lewandowski postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Lewandowski is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewandowski defends well.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewandowski defends well.#T2#
Lewandowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lewandowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lewandowski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewandowski defends well.#SUB#
Lewandowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lewandowski with a nice head shot there.
Lewandowski trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Lewandowski postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lewandowski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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 looking for a guillotine here but Lewandowski defends easily. #T3#
Lewandowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Lewandowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Lewandowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lewandowski landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lewandowski defends well.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Lewandowski defends it easily.
Lewandowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lewandowski landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lewandowski defends it easily.#T4#
Lewandowski cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Lewandowski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lewandowski landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lewandowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lewandowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lewandowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewandowski lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lewandowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewandowski has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eliz Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Lewandowski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lewandowski cracks Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lewandowski working the head and body with strikes.
Lewandowski lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lewandowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lewandowski is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Lewandowski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lewandowski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lewandowski scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Lewandowski tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Lewandowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewandowski cracks Gracie with a big elbow.
Lewandowski working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie regains half guard.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lewandowski lands a nice short elbow.
Lewandowski is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewandowski pulls his head out easily.
Lewandowski 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.
Lewandowski drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie has hold of Lewandowski's hands but Lewandowski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lewandowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lewandowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie tries to roll over but Lewandowski keeps him under control.
Lewandowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Lewandowski winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Lewandowski prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Lewandowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewandowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Lewandowski.
Lewandowski scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3##SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewandowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lewandowski lands a nice short elbow.
Lewandowski working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lewandowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lewandowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lewandowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewandowski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Lewandowski has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lewandowski lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Lewandowski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lewandowski is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lewandowski working the head and body with strikes.
Lewandowski winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewandowski pulls his head out easily.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Lewandowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lewandowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lewandowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Lewandowski is controlling well. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Lewandowski lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Lewandowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lewandowski fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Lewandowski is defending it quite comfortably. #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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewandowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lewandowski dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Lewandowski is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
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#
Lewandowski wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Lewandowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Lewandowski is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lewandowski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lewandowski keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Lewandowski controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lewandowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Lewandowski in his guard.#REVB#
Lewandowski lands a couple of elbows.#T3##SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lewandowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Lewandowski slips an elbow through the middle.
Lewandowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Lewandowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewandowski has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Lewandowski is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.#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! Lewandowski rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Lewandowski is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliz Gracie!
Eliz Gracie took some time post fight to say the following; 'Two wins in a row!! I'm back baby! Looking to fight for the title next or a title eliminator, ready for all the next offers!!'.

Event: CTFA 8: Kasai VS Mitchel
Date: Jul 07, 2021

#R1##CL2#
De Vinci gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Gracie pulls De Vinci into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! De Vinci escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
De Vinci tries to stand but Gracie is controlling his head.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but De Vinci has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie can't escape the position.
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.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
De Vinci moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.#SU2#
De Vinci stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Vinci circles away.#CL2#
De Vinci has managed to clinch. #TD2#
De Vinci tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard.
De Vinci is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Vinci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... De Vinci has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! De Vinci reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! De Vinci taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eliz Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Eliz Gracie gave a big smile as he said 'Feels good to be back man, that last fight was a tough one, third career loss, i'm 35 years old and it feels good to win again, would love to fight for that title anytime soon, looking forward for the next opportunity!'.

Event: CTFA 7: Gracie Vs Grang
Date: Jun 15, 2021

#R1#
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Grang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Grang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliz Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Grang circles away easily
and Grang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Grang's 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.#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.
Gracie stops Grang from standing up. #T1#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Grang is retaining full guard. #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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grang manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Grang manages to break the clinch.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grang counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grang as he jumps to the side.
Grang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grang tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grang to the ground. Grang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Grang sprawls well.
Grang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Grang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Grang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Grang counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Gracie to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Grang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hinski Grang!
Hinski Grang is the new light heavyweight champion!
Hinski Grang 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.
Eliz Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'I mean good job to Hinski, theres nothing I can change about how I performed tonight, I know we had beef but shit happens, maybe we can run it back in the future, enjoy that belt but I aint done with you. See you soon boy.'.

Event: CTFA 6: Miz Vs Gracie
Date: May 17, 2021

#R1#
Gracie takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Miz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Miz closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Miz pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#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!
Miz is trying to get back to half guard.
Miz 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Miz.
The ground and pound from Miz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Miz pulls his head out easily.
Miz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Miz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Miz postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Miz trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Miz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Miz tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Miz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miz works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Miz from controlling successfully.
Miz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Miz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Miz tries to pass.
Miz trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Miz pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miz defends well.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miz is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Miz pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Miz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Miz in his half guard. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Miz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Miz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miz drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head. #SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Miz. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Miz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miz's back!
Miz trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Miz is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracie gets his way!
Miz 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#
Miz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Miz wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracie gets his hands free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Eliz Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miz quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Miz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miz is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miz manages to get to full guard.
Miz 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.#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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz looking to control.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miz is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miz is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #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!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gracie here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#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!
Miz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!#T2##SUB2#
Gracie showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
Miz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Miz prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Miz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Miz controlling his opponent.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Miz wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #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.
Miz wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Miz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Miz.#SUB#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Miz trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miz 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eliz Gracie will probably get the nod.
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#
Miz misses with a looping left.#TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Miz is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie prevents Miz from improving his position.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miz defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miz is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1##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.
Miz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Miz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.#REVB#
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Miz from controlling successfully. #T2#
Miz passes into half guard.
Miz moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that!
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Miz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Miz controlling his opponent.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Miz. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miz works his way into side control.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Miz is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Miz tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well. #SUB2#
Miz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Miz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.
Gracie taking a bit of punishment here - Miz scoring with strikes.
Miz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to buck Miz off but Miz is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Miz wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fits Miz really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4##TD#
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Miz can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Miz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#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.
Miz moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#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.
Miz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Miz trying to control the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Miz.
Miz can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miz tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Miz is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Miz is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miz has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Miz is trying to get back to half guard.
Miz wants to control but Gracie postures up.#T3##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miz has escaped the position, nice work there. #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! #SUB#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Miz is defending well.
Miz sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Miz as he works his way to full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Miz in his guard.#REVB#
Miz wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Miz defends easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Miz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Miz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eliz Gracie had his way with Fits Miz in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5##TD#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miz did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Miz is trying to control but can't.
Miz gets full guard.#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Miz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miz manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Miz's guard.
Gracie postures up.
Miz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T1#
Miz cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Miz defends it easily.
Miz pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Miz sits in half guard. #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.
Miz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Miz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie moves into full guard. #SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Miz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Miz keeps moving and retains side control.
Miz trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Miz cracks Gracie with a big elbow. #T3#
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Miz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is not content to let Miz control the position.
Gracie manages to get to full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miz is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Miz drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Miz off! Miz jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Miz tries to pass.
Eliz Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fits Miz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie keeping full guard, as Miz tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miz wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is trying to keep Miz in close.

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 Eliz Gracie.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eliz Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Eliz Gracie gave a big smile as he said 'I want my rematch with Person Woman Man Camera Tv! I wasn't prepared for the first fight and I will have a much more dominate performance this time!'.

Event: CTFA FN 2: Alvar Vs Dent
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
Gracie defending well as Muwaitang loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muwaitang.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muwaitang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muwaitang with a nice cross.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Muwaitang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him 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!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muwaitang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie prevents Muwaitang from escaping the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Muwaitang is defending well.
Muwaitang 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.
Muwaitang is trying to buck Gracie off.
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.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Muwaitang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Muwaitang is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1#
Muwaitang is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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!
Muwaitang is trying to buck Gracie off.#ES2#
Muwaitang bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Muwaitang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Muwaitang.
Muwaitang tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Muwaitang gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Muwaitang manages to retain guard.
Muwaitang wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position. #T2##SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Muwaitang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muwaitang manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Muwaitang's guard. #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. #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.
Gracie prevents Muwaitang from getting back to his feet. #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.
Muwaitang wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Muwaitang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muwaitang throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muwaitang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Muwaitang.
Muwaitang throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Muwaitang swinging wildly here.
Muwaitang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Muwaitang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saipam Muwaitang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Muwaitang looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eliz Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Eliz Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CTFA 5 Camera Tv Vs Gracie
Date: Mar 30, 2021

#R1#
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Camera Tv counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camera Tv lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Camera Tv tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half 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.
Camera Tv tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Camera Tv 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 tries to break free.
Camera Tv is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Camera Tv gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Camera Tv gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Camera Tv apologises and we restart here on the feet. #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Camera Tv quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camera Tv tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Camera Tv's coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack 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.
Camera Tv trying to control from the bottom.
Camera Tv is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Camera Tv looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camera Tv is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Camera Tv 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 Camera Tv and is now in his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Camera Tv holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Camera Tv is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Camera Tv has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Camera Tv working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Camera Tv stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Camera Tv has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Camera Tv passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camera Tv working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Camera Tv has control of the leg. #T2#
Camera Tv slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie looks winded!
Camera Tv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#Gracie is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camera Tv lands a big elbow - Gracie is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Camera Tv!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Person Woman Man Camera Tv!
Person Woman Man Camera Tv is the new light heavyweight champion!
Person Woman Man Camera Tv thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Camp Wananaka Ep3 S1 (Finale)
Date: Feb 21, 2021

#R1#
Dawn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dawn tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawn takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Dawn misses the jab.
Dawn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawn misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dawn, as that shot connected.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawn but Dawn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawn sprawls well. Dawn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gracie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dawn throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dawn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Dawn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eliz Gracie!
Eliz Gracie retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Eliz Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CTFA 3: Camera TV Vs Muwaitang
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1##TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Scott's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#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.
Scott wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #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.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Scott manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is pushing down on Scott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scott is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Scott is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Scott is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Scott wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #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.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott 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 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.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Top Team inform us that Scott has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #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. #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. #T2#
Gracie won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Gracie passes into half guard. #SUB#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Scott is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eliz Gracie!
Eliz Gracie is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Eliz 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.

Event: SFL 11 | Taneyev vs Trigger
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Viitta to the ground. Gracie is now in Viitta's guard.#SUB#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Viitta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Viitta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Viitta! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Viitta has mounted him!
Viitta wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is holding on tight.
Gracie can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Viitta has taken his back - oops!
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Viitta controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Viitta kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gracie is really stuck here. #T1#
Viitta controls the action.
Gracie tries to roll but Viitta sticks to his back.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Viitta pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Viitta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Viitta has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Viitta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viitta pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Viitta mounts him!#T3#
Viitta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Viitta maintains control.
Viitta wants to stand but Gracie is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Viitta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to get back to full guard here but Viitta has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie prevents Viitta from improving position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Viitta tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Viitta is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Viitta presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viitta content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heikki Viitta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gracie shoots and misses
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Viitta sprawls well.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Viitta's waist but Viitta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliz Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viitta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viitta wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Viitta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viitta lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viitta pinned against the cage. Viitta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viitta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Viitta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viitta sprawls well. Viitta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Viitta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Viitta counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Viitta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Viitta sprawls well. Viitta wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Viitta throws a shot to the body.
Viitta lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Viitta gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Viitta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Viitta keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Viitta is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2##SUB2#
Viitta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Viitta defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Viitta is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eliz Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Eliz Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UnderGround FC 136
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Mybitch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Mybitch misses its target.
We've been told by Mybitch's head coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Mybitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie shoots and misses
enabling Mybitch to counter with a crisp jab.
Yewis Mybitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliz Gracie.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mybitch to the mat! Mybitch manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Mybitch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Mybitch defends it easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Mybitch defends easily. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Mybitch defends it easily. #T1##SU#
Mybitch stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mybitch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Mybitch throws a big counter combination but Gracie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Mybitch circles away easily
and Mybitch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie shoots in but Mybitch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie dives in and grabs Mybitch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mybitch pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Mybitch slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mybitch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Mybitch's guard.#ES#
Mybitch pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet. #T2#
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Mybitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Mybitch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mybitch tries to escape but Gracie is in control.
Mybitch is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gracie in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mybitch is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eliz Gracie!
Eliz Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: UnderGround FC 127
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Gracie avoids the head kick by Alamaa.
Alamaa stuffs the takedown.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Alamaa gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie backing away here, and Alamaa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alamaa's guard.#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alamaa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Alamaa in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Alamaa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alamaa is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alamaa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alamaa escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alamaa trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Alamaa decides to stand back up. #T1#
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliz Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Alamaa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alamaa looking for submissions off his back.
Alamaa is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alamaa is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alamaa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Alamaa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alamaa is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Alamaa is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Alamaa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Alamaa is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eliz Gracie!
A very excited looking Eliz Gracie rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: BCS 13
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Tonu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tonu controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Tonu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tonu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tonu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tonu tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Tonu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Tonu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonu works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tonu 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 Tonu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonu trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1##SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tonu manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Tonu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #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. #SUB2#
Tonu 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.
Tonu wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tonu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonu, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tonu can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tonu looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily. #SUB2#
Tonu 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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Gracie is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tonu is trying to escape and Gracie transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tonu is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gracie! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliz Gracie!
Eliz 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.

Event: BCS 7
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tonu as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Tonu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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 is looking to improve his position.
Tonu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tonu drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tonu is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonu pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonu pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tonu pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Tonu drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Tonu working Gracie over with strikes.
Gracie has hold of Tonu's hands but Tonu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie is pressing down on Tonu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tonu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tonu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tonu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Tonu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tonu works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tonu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tonu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tonu is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Tonu is defending well. Gracie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Tonu 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 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliz Gracie!
After the fight, Eliz 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.

Event: UPF 9: Knocked Down
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Gracie looks for a takedown but Lester sprawls well.
Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Gracie gets caught napping as Lester dives in and scores a takedown. Gracie manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lester has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Lester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lester has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Lester manages to pass to side control!
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lester has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gracie defend it? Lester steps over the head and cranks it - Gracie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lester!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Devon Lester!
Devon Lester decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UPF 5: Blood Soaked Fists
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1##TD#
Kreme drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kreme trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kreme loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Kreme's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kreme works his way back into a safe position though.
Kreme trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to cinch up a triangle. Kreme throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gracie's body to avoid the submission. Gracie has instead reached around Kreme's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gracie arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliz Gracie!

Event: UPF 4: Twenty
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1##TD#
Kreme gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Kreme is tapping! Great win for Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliz Gracie!

Event: UPF 2: Brutality
Date: Mar 09, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Gracie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ferito was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Ferito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ferito 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 wants to pass the guard but Ferito is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Ferito is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Ferito is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Ferito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferito.#SUB#
Ferito 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. #SUB#
Ferito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Ferito wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie is pushing down on Ferito's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferito is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ferito is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferito is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ferito is defending well.
Ferito looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ferito is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferito doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB#
Ferito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferito wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Ferito defends the submission attempt.
Ferito missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Ferito looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Ferito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
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. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ferito has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Ferito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ferito is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eliz Gracie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Ryder gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick 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.
Gracie won't allow Ryder to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gracie seems to have locked his on tight now - Ryder screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gracie, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Eliz Gracie!

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