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Event:
BloodBath Fight Night 3
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Dreth coming out on top.
Dreth connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Dreth.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Dreth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dreth lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Dreth stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Dreth.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Dreth is quick to defend against it.
Dreth with a nice cross.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dreth lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valen Dreth!
Valen Dreth is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Valen Dreth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BloodBath Fight Night 1
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Fox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fox cracks Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fox misses with a head shot. Gracie uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fox trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fox throws a sloppy strike and Gracie has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Fox is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Gracie!
Helio Gracie is the new featherweight champion!
Helio Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Red Fox had this to say: 'I got robbed i want a rematch '.
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Event:
IFA 7
Date: Jun 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones. #SUB2#
Gracie has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Jones is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Gracie!
Helio Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IFA 4
Date: Jun 12, 2019 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.#TD2#
Gracie tries to sprawl but Kizota drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Kizota's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kizota's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kizota must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kizota's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kizota preventing the sweep.
Kizota postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kizota manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kizota missing with punches from the bottom.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kizota!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Kizota is having none of it.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Kizota doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Kizota is having none of it.
Gracie is breathing heavily.#T1#
Kizota is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gracie wants to take Kizota's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kizota 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.
Kizota swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kizota tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie fails to advance to Kizota's back.
Kizota swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Kizota can't escape the position.
Kizota keeps trying to improve his position.
Kizota swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kizota trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Gracie.
Kizota swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Gracie moves to the back.
Kizota manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Kizota.
#T2#
Kizota postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Kizota is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kizota is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kizota with a nice head shot there.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kizota cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kizota is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Kizota content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kizota is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Kizota controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Kizota scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kizota landing with the ground and pound.
Kizota is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kizota is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Kizota is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kizota postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Kizota lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kizota scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kizota is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kizota is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kizota landing with the ground and pound.
Kizota is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Kizota landing with the ground and pound.
Kizota keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.#T4#
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Kizota slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Kizota is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kizota landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kizota is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kizota connects with a couple of short punches.
Kizota stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kizota's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kizota scoring with some ground and pound.
Kizota trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie passes to side control. #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 wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kizota, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kizota has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Mwamba Kizota dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Kizota dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.#SUB#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kizota is aware though and is defending well.
Kizota scoring with some ground and pound.
Kizota throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Kizota postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kizota landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kizota working some strikes from top position.
Kizota is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kizota lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kizota with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kizota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kizota postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kizota stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kizota lands a couple of digs.
Kizota postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Gracie covers up, he's hurt! Kizota keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kizota and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kizota can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Mwamba Kizota!
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Event:
IFA 2
Date: May 31, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Mill fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Mill.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Mill tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Mill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Mill misses.
A lazy body kick from Mill #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Mill fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #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 - Mill 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 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Helio Gracie!
A very excited looking Helio Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Helio Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Helio Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Royce Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Royce Gracie with the counter takedown but Helio Gracie avoids it easily.
Helio Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helio Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Helio Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Royce Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Royce Gracie with the counter takedown but Helio Gracie avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helio Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Helio Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Royce Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Helio Gracie into the cage.
Helio Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Royce Gracie swivels and escapes.#TD#
Helio Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Royce Gracie's guard.#T2#
Royce Gracie keeping full guard, as Helio Gracie tries to pass.
Helio Gracie advances to half guard.
Helio Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Royce Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Royce Gracie. #SUB#
Helio Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Royce Gracie turns into him and now he's in Helio Gracie's guard.
Helio Gracie is breathing heavily.
Helio Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Royce Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Helio Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Helio Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Royce Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Royce Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Royce Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helio Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Helio Gracie is trying to improve his position.#T4##SUB2#
Royce Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Helio Gracie is defending well.
Royce Gracie misses with the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Royce Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Helio Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Helio Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Royce Gracie is looking to pass Helio Gracie's guard but actually Helio Gracie recovers to full guard.
Royce Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Helio Gracie leaves Royce Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Helio Gracie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And Royce Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Helio Gracie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Helio Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Royce Gracie is breathing heavily.
Helio Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Royce Gracie! #T1#
Helio Gracie mounts Royce Gracie! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Helio Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Helio Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Royce Gracie looks a forlorn figure.
Royce Gracie has given up his back here. Will Helio Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Helio Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Helio Gracie landing with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Helio Gracie looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Royce Gracie is controlling Helio Gracie 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Helio Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Royce Gracie can do to turn this around?
Royce Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helio Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Royce Gracie preventing the sweep.
Royce Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Royce Gracie trying to pass the guard but Helio Gracie defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Royce Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helio Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Royce Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helio Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Royce Gracie works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Royce Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Royce Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Royce Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Helio Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Royce Gracie but great work by Helio Gracie.#T4##SUB#
Helio Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Royce Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Helio Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Royce Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Helio Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Royce Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Helio Gracie tries for a kimura but Royce Gracie is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Royce Gracie tries to buck Helio Gracie off but Helio Gracie is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Royce Gracie stuffs the takedown.
Royce Gracie misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Helio Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helio Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Royce Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Helio Gracie works his way into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Helio Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Royce Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Helio Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Royce Gracie! #T1#
Helio 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#
Helio Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Helio Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Royce Gracie's thigh. Royce Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Helio Gracie advances to half guard. #SUB#
Helio Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Royce Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Helio 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.
#T2#
Helio Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Royce Gracie defends it.
Helio Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Helio Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Helio Gracie passes to side control. #SUB#
Helio Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Royce Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Helio Gracie but great work by Royce Gracie.
Helio Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Helio Gracie gets full guard.
Royce Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Helio Gracie.
Royce Gracie advances to half guard.
Royce Gracie is pressing down on Helio Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Helio Gracie is holding on for now. #T4#
Royce Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Royce Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Royce Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Royce Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Royce Gracie is still trying to improve position.
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 Helio Gracie.
I think Helio Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 906 Round 2
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Ibrahimov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ibrahimov stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Ibrahimov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Ibrahimov controlling him for the moment.
Ibrahimov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #SUB#
Ibrahimov 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.
Ibrahimov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ibrahimov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Ibrahimov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ibrahimov keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ibrahimov tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Ibrahimov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Ibrahimov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Ibrahimov trying to control here.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ibrahimov defending well though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ibrahimov is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie passes to side control.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
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!
Gracie in side control, throwing shots but Ibrahimov defends.
Gracie is putting a hurting on Ibrahimov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ibrahimov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
Ibrahimov is looking for a sweep.
Ibrahimov is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #SUB2#
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!
Ibrahimov wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Ibrahimov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ibrahimov trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has hold of Ibrahimov's hands but Ibrahimov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ibrahimov lands a nice short elbow.
Ibrahimov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie has hold of Ibrahimov's hands but Ibrahimov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Ibrahimov is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahimov to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibrahimov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ibrahimov is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Helio Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ibrahimov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ibrahimov to the mat! Ibrahimov manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Ibrahimov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ibrahimov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ibrahimov wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Ibrahimov is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ibrahimov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Gracie tries to score with some ground and pound. Ibrahimov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gracie working the ground and pound but Ibrahimov is defending the strikes.
Ibrahimov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gracie connects with a decent elbow.
Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gracie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gracie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ibrahimov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ibrahimov's head.
Ibrahimov wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Ibrahimov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ibrahimov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Gracie trying to move into half guard but instead Ibrahimov has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Ibrahimov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ibrahimov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ibrahimov wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Ibrahimov defends easily.
#T3#
Gracie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ibrahimov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ibrahimov wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Ibrahimov passes to full mount!
Ibrahimov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Ibrahimov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ibrahimov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Ibrahimov maintains control.
Ibrahimov controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Helio Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Ibrahimov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Ibrahimov is now in Gracie's guard.
Ibrahimov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ibrahimov trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Ibrahimov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ibrahimov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahimov landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ibrahimov is one step ahead there.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Ibrahimov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Ibrahimov lands a couple of elbows.
Ibrahimov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahimov postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ibrahimov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ibrahimov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ibrahimov lands a couple of digs.
Ibrahimov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ibrahimov trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Ibrahimov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ibrahimov off and has taken his back!#T3#
Ibrahimov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Ibrahimov.
Ibrahimov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ibrahimov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Ibrahimov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Helio Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Ibrahimov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ibrahimov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ibrahimov wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibrahimov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Said Ibrahimov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Said Ibrahimov!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Said Ibrahimov!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Helio Gracie!
Said Ibrahimov wins by split decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 906 Round 1
Date: May 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Rap moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Rap rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rap regains guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Rap's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rap is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gracie is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rap is in real trouble.
#SUB#
Gracie has his arm under Rap's chin here. Game over son! Gracie squeezes tightly and Rap is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Helio Gracie!
Helio Gracie was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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