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Event:
ADWGC Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 7256 p4p, 602 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 7120 p4p, 597 weight class). Ronald Dela Rosa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
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! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa is trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dela Rosa struggling a bit here.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Rosa is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dela Rosa's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Gracie.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dela Rosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dela Rosa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie working away.
Gracie is staying tight to Dela Rosa's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dela Rosa can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Rosa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dela Rosa for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gracie.
Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dela Rosa tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Dela Rosa has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (10) vs (0) Dela Rosa
I would not like to be Dela Rosa right now.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Dela Rosa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dela Rosa is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie continues to stall.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Dela Rosa from escaping the position.
Gracie controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dela Rosa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Dela Rosa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dela Rosa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I would not like to be Dela Rosa right now.
Dela Rosa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails to advance to Dela Rosa's back.
Dela Rosa reaches up to try and control the position but Gracie seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dela Rosa rolls and tries to escape and now Gracie has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (13) vs (0) Dela Rosa
Gracie is not going to allow Dela Rosa to sit and survive in this position.
Dela Rosa is really stuck here.
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Dela Rosa buck him off.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Dela Rosa is controlling his hands well.
Dela Rosa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Gracie is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa 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!
Gracie is hanging on to Dela Rosa's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie controlling from the back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Dela Rosa from escaping the position.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
Dela Rosa turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (13) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (15) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dela Rosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dela Rosa tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Dela Rosa wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
An out of breath Santiago Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ADWGC 7
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 4395 p4p, 468 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 7225 p4p, 575 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Edwin Lucan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Edwin Lucan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie has Lucan up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Lucan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie has Lucan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gracie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lucan tumbling to the mat - Gracie dives into Lucan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Gracie
Lucan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
Lucan is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Lucan seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Lucan won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucan is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the pace.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan trying to control from the bottom.
Lucan wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (7) Gracie
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Gracie trying to control the position but Lucan is working away.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lucan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (6) vs (7) Gracie
Lucan tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
Lucan working for the choke.
Lucan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie tries to escape but Lucan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Lucan gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lucan looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to break free.
Lucan looking for the RNC.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lucan's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (6) vs (9) Gracie
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Lucan.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (9) Gracie
Lucan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (8) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lucan trying to control the position.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lucan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Lucan's legs - danger averted.
Lucan has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (8) vs (14) Gracie
Gracie slows the pace down.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position but Lucan is working away.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lucan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie takes a little break here. Lucan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lucan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lucan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie controlling the position.
Lucan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Lucan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucan tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 14 to 8.
A very excited looking Santiago 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:
ADWGC Tokyo 2
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 6952 p4p, 539 weight class) and Vulcahn Dravezesdi (ranked 2049 p4p, 252 weight class). Dravezesdi has chosen Nobody's Fool as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi looking to score a takedown here. Gracie is defending well but Dravezesdi drives through and ends up in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Dravezesdi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dravezesdi defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Dravezesdi to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dravezesdi pulls his head out easily.
Dravezesdi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie pulls Dravezesdi in to control the position.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dravezesdi defends well.
Gracie controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
Gracie is really struggling to control Dravezesdi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi content to stall in guard here.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Dravezesdi stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi
Gracie tries to bench press Dravezesdi off him but Dravezesdi keeps the position.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dravezesdi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Dravezesdi
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dravezesdi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Dravezesdi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dravezesdi 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 Dravezesdi! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
Dravezesdi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi 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.
Gracie won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Dravezesdi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Dravezesdi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Gracie regains half guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass Gracie's guard but actually Gracie recovers to full guard.
Dravezesdi looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (13) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dravezesdi's guard.
Dravezesdi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (6) vs (17) Dravezesdi
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Dravezesdi is looking to work his way around to Gracie's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Dravezesdi content just to control the position here.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but Dravezesdi keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (6) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Dravezesdi looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dravezesdi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dravezesdi looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dravezesdi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Dravezesdi keeps control of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (20) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Gracie pushing down on Dravezesdi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dravezesdi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 20 to 8.
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Santiago Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
ADWGC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vito Mazzini (ranked 1916 p4p, 236 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 6859 p4p, 535 weight class). Mazzini's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fade To Black. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Santiago Gracie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mazzini or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad.
Mazzini scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mazzini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mazzini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzini controls the position.
Gracie tries to buck Mazzini off but Mazzini is having none of it.
Gracie stops Mazzini from passing to mount.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mazzini trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Mazzini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mazzini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Mazzini keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Mazzini wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mazzini works to advance to full mount. Gracie defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mazzini (7) vs (0) Gracie
Mazzini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Mazzini looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mazzini is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Mazzini is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Mazzini maintains control.
Mazzini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie tries to hold on but Mazzini postures up.
Mazzini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Mazzini moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (10) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mazzini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mazzini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Mazzini struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mazzini has good solid back control here.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Will Mazzini go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Mazzini is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mazzini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mazzini struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie tries to break free.
Mazzini is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mazzini controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Mazzini is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
Mazzini doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (10) vs (2) Gracie
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Mazzini looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Mazzini recovers full guard.
Gracie content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mazzini has locked up a guillotine! Mazzini's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gracie is holding on here and Mazzini must be using up a lot of energy. Gracie has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mazzini gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Vito Mazzini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Santiago Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 12783 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 6677 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Santiago Gracie enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Freddy Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Lee right now.
Good control from Gracie.
Gracie wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lee.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has good solid back control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee is really stuck here.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off.
Lee trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
Gracie is not going to allow Lee to sit and survive in this position.
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Lee breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (4) Gracie
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee 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.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Gracie is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lee is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee trying to control here.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lee's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee keeps Gracie under control for a moment.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (11) Gracie
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Lee doesn't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (9) vs (11) Gracie
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Lee to get to half guard.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to sweep but Lee has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (12) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lee is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (14) vs (11) Gracie
Lee controlling his opponent.
Lee wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lee.
Lee trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lee swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Lee's guard. A big mistake from Lee there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (14) vs (13) Gracie
Lee pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Lee looking to control.
Gracie trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Gracie stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Lee is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
The defeated Santiago Gracie had this to say: 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 6639 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dido Vicini (ranked 2061 p4p, 253 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vicini's choice of entrance music: Mother. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Vicini
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie not doing much here.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Vicini
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Vicini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (7) vs (0) Vicini
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Vicini defends it well.
Vicini 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.
Vicini is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie fails to take his opponent's back.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini regains half guard.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vicini defends it well.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vicini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Vicini defends it.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thwarting Vicini's attempts to control the position.
Vicini is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini is still trying to improve position.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Vicini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vicini is holding on for now.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (0) Vicini
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vicini is looking to escape.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vicini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie trying to control but Vicini is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Vicini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vicini regains half guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Vicini is working away.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vicini for as long as he can get away with.
Vicini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Vicini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini looking for submissions off his back.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Vicini is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie pushes down on Vicini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vicini tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vicini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (13) vs (0) Vicini
Gracie moves to his opponent's back but Vicini bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (13) vs (2) Vicini
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vicini wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Vicini 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.
Vicini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling Vicini's posture.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Gracie working for a triangle but Vicini defends it easily.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Vicini defends easily.
Gracie trying to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (13) vs (5) Vicini
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
A victorious Santiago Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 6474 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozen Joestar (ranked 706 p4p, 110 weight class). Jozen Joestar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jozen Joestar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie darts in and clinches Joestar up against the cage.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joestar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Joestar gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Joestar closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie is trying to drag Joestar to the mat but Joestar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Joestar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Joestar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joestar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Joestar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Joestar enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joestar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Joestar
Joestar has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Joestar keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Joestar
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.
Joestar tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Joestar is working from the bottom.
Joestar can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Joestar is defending well.
Gracie taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joestar can't do much from the bottom here.
Joestar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gracie just content to control the position.
Joestar tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Joestar is defending well.
Joestar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but Joestar is working away.
Gracie staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Joestar for as long as he can get away with.
Joestar is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Joestar struggling a bit here.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joestar keeps working.
Joestar stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Joestar sneaks back into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Joestar defends it.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Joestar
Gracie trying to control the action but Joestar is working from the bottom.
Joestar is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Joestar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Joestar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joestar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joestar is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (0) Joestar
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Joestar doesn't allow it.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes Joestar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Joestar is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (14) vs (0) Joestar
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Joestar doesn't escape.
Joestar rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Joestar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Joestar fending off the submission attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie continues to stall.
Gracie trying to control.
Joestar can't escape the position.
Joestar breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (14) vs (2) Joestar
Joestar wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Joestar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joestar keeps trying to improve his position.
Joestar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Joestar controlling him for the moment.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Joestar defends easily.
Joestar wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Joestar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Joestar tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Joestar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Joestar controlling him for the moment.
Joestar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Joestar passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joestar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Joestar 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.
Gracie trying to hold on to Joestar's head to control him but Joestar postures up.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control but Joestar postures up.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Joestar trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Joestar postures up.
Joestar prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Joestar 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.
Joestar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Joestar wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Joestar is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Joestar controlling the action here.
Gracie trying to control but Joestar postures up.
Joestar is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joestar is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Joestar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Santiago Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 6443 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamza Keita (ranked 3047 p4p, 0 weight class). Keita has chosen Secka - Pointure as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Hamza Keita!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Keita rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Keita gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Keita will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Keita can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Keita is defending well.
Gracie prevents Keita from improving his position.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Keita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Keita won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Keita is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Keita felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita trying to control here.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Keita is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Keita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Keita controlling the position for now.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keita keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Keita won't allow it.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keita wants to get back to full guard.
Keita is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keita is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Keita won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Keita looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Keita is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Keita
Keita is looking for a sweep.
Gracie controls the position from side control.
Keita is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Keita is working from the bottom.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Keita is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Keita's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keita's legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Keita struggling a bit here.
Keita is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie is staying active.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (5) vs (0) Keita
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Keita to control.
Keita can't escape the position.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Keita is squirming around nicely.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keita wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Keita is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Keita
Gracie controls the action.
Gracie is hanging on to Keita's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Keita defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Keita doesn't escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Keita's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Keita looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Keita rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Keita trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie working for a choke but Keita is defending well.
Keita can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Keita tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Keita trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Good control from Gracie.
A lull in the action here.
Keita can't escape the position.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Keita is staying busy.
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Keita's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Keita trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Keita tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
What can Keita do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie wants to control but Keita is keeping busy.
Keita 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!
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
What can Keita do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie gets his hands free as Keita looks to control.
Keita tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Keita staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
Keita tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Keita doesn't escape.
Gracie is looking to control Keita but Keita is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Keita tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie controlling from the back.
Gracie tries to keep control of the position but Keita is staying busy.
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Keita defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Keita defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Keita trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Keita right now.
I really don't envy Keita right now.
Gracie biding his time, controlling Keita.
Gracie is trying to stick to Keita's back but Keita is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Keita. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Keita
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Santiago 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:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 4
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Professor Dickweed (ranked 2052 p4p, 303 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 6516 p4p, 601 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Professor Dickweed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dickweed is defended easily by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Dickweed counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dickweed (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dickweed wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Dickweed is controlling well.
Dickweed wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dickweed defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickweed trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickweed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Dickweed wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie trying to hold on to Dickweed's head to control him but Dickweed postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dickweed content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Dickweed has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Dickweed passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (5) vs (0) Gracie
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dickweed off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dickweed (5) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dickweed.
Dickweed can't escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
We've been hearing good reports from Dickweed'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.
Dickweed is trying to break free.
Dickweed trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
Dickweed tries to break free.
Gracie is looking to control Dickweed but Dickweed is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie is not going to allow Dickweed to sit and survive in this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed wants to escape the position.
Gracie wants to control but Dickweed is keeping busy.
Dickweed trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I would not like to be Dickweed right now.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dickweed just trying to survive but Gracie is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in a bad position, Dickweed is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Gracie gets his hands free as Dickweed looks to control.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dickweed doesn't escape.
Dickweed is keeping busy.
Dickweed tries to break free.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dickweed defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Dickweed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Dickweed pushed the leg off.
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dickweed wants to escape the position.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Dickweed pushed the leg off.
Gracie is trying to stick to Dickweed's back but Dickweed is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dickweed. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (7) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Dickweed pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Dickweed from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dickweed is now in half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Dickweed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie trying to hold on to Dickweed's head to control him but Dickweed postures up.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dickweed wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Dickweed wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Dickweed stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickweed stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Dickweed defends easily.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Dickweed defends easily.
Dickweed wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed controlling from the top position.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Dickweed trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Dickweed passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Dickweed slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Dickweed is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (10) vs (4) Gracie
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Dickweed is having none of it.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Dickweed goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Dickweed's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (10) vs (6) Gracie
Dickweed wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickweed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickweed trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickweed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.
Gracie passes Dickweed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dickweed is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Dickweed is having none of it.
Dickweed actively working from the bottom here.
Dickweed trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie moves into full mount! Dickweed won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (10) vs (9) Gracie
Dickweed slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickweed is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dickweed takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
The defeated Santiago Gracie had this to say: 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 1784 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 5988 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago Gracie has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jiu Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Jitsu stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Jitsu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracie regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (0) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jitsu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Jitsu defends easily.
Gracie is trying to keep Jitsu in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu controlling from the top position.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Jitsu controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Jitsu'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.
Jitsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Jitsu uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jitsu (5) vs (0) Gracie
Jitsu working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jitsu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jitsu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jitsu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jitsu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Jitsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie tries to bench press Jitsu off him but Jitsu keeps the position.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu taking a breather here.
Jitsu is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Jitsu is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu controlling the position.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie is trying to control Jitsu's posture but Jitsu avoids it.
Jitsu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie reaches up around Jitsu's neck trying to control. But Jitsu takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Gracie! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Gracie is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Jitsu celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jiu Jitsu!
A relieved looking Jiu Jitsu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Santiago Gracie had this to say: 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 5929 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Santiago Gracie gets a clinch.
Santiago Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santiago Gracie (2) vs (0) Kron Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santiago Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Santiago Gracie controlling from the top position.
Santiago Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kron Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Kron Gracie keeping moving, preventing Santiago Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kron Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santiago Gracie controls the pace.
Kron Gracie has control of Santiago Gracie's left arm, preventing Santiago Gracie from doing any damage.
Santiago Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Santiago Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kron Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Santiago Gracie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kron Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Kron Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santiago Gracie controls the pace.
Santiago Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kron Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Santiago Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Santiago Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kron Gracie is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santiago Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but Kron Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kron Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santiago Gracie (2) vs (2) Kron Gracie
Kron Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Santiago Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago Gracie is trying to keep Kron Gracie in close.
Santiago Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Santiago Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Kron Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kron Gracie wants to pass the guard but Santiago Gracie is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kron Gracie preventing the sweep.
Santiago Gracie pulls Kron Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Santiago Gracie is trying to keep Kron Gracie in close.
Santiago Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kron Gracie is one step ahead there.
Santiago Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kron Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santiago Gracie (4) vs (2) Kron Gracie
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kron Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Santiago Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santiago Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kron Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santiago Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Santiago Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kron Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Santiago Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Santiago Gracie stands and throws Kron Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santiago Gracie (7) vs (2) Kron Gracie
Kron Gracie is letting Santiago Gracie control him for a moment.
Kron Gracie is not content to let Santiago Gracie control the position.
Santiago Gracie tries for a kimura but Kron Gracie is defending well.
Santiago Gracie taking a breather here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Santiago Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kron Gracie keeps working.
Santiago Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kron Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kron Gracie wants to control but Santiago Gracie postures up.
Santiago Gracie controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kron Gracie felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Santiago Gracie continues to hold on tight.
Santiago Gracie taking a break here but Kron Gracie is having none of it and regains half guard.
Santiago Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santiago Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kron Gracie is defending well.
Santiago Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kron Gracie is looking to control Santiago Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kron Gracie avoid being mounted?
Santiago Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santiago Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kron Gracie defends it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Santiago Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santiago Gracie (10) vs (2) Kron Gracie
Santiago Gracie content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kron Gracie regains half guard.
Kron Gracie is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kron Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Santiago Gracie wants to pass to mount but Kron Gracie is defending the position.
Santiago Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kron Gracie won't allow Santiago Gracie to pass to mount.
Santiago Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kron Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santiago Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Kron Gracie defends it.
Santiago Gracie stalling.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santiago Gracie wants to control but Kron Gracie is keeping him busy.
Kron Gracie wants to control but Santiago Gracie is keeping busy.
Santiago Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kron Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santiago Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santiago Gracie takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Santiago Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 5
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johan Attila (ranked 3216 p4p, 332 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 5562 p4p, 510 weight class). Attila comes to the ring accompanied by Thunderstruck. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Johan Attila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Attila tries to keep at a distance but Gracie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Attila successfully pulls guard.
Attila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie passes Attila's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Attila is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Attila is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Attila (0) vs (3) Gracie
Attila struggling a bit here.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Attila manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gracie.
Attila has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control but Attila is working from the bottom.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Attila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Attila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Attila being controlled here, momentarily.
Attila has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Attila has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Attila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control but Attila is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attila working a defensive guard here.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Attila is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Attila is keeping the position.
Attila wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Attila manages to get to full guard.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Attila is keeping the position for now.
Attila has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Attila. Score +3 for passing guard: Attila (0) vs (6) Gracie
Attila can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position but Attila is working away.
Attila is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control the position but Attila is working away.
You can see the frustration on Attila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the action but Attila is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie staying calm.
It looks like Gracie might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Attila keeps working.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Attila holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Attila wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Attila is looking for a sweep.
Gracie working away.
Gracie trying to control the action but Attila is working from the bottom.
Attila tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Attila keeps working.
Gracie working away.
Gracie trying to control the action but Attila is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Attila can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie in the domination position with Attila hanging on.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Attila is looking to reverse the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Attila struggling a bit here.
Gracie takes a little break here. Attila wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Attila is looking for a sweep.
Attila wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Attila is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but Attila is working away.
Attila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Attila is working from the bottom.
Gracie working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls the position.
Gracie working away.
Attila is looking for a sweep.
Attila is being controlled here.
Attila struggling a bit here.
Gracie trying to control the action but Attila is working from the bottom.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Attila is trying to escape the position but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie wants to control but Attila is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Attila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Attila is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie taking a breather here.
Attila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Attila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Attila is keeping him busy.
Attila is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Attila, who protects the arm well.
Attila wants to control but Gracie postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Attila keeps working.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie trying to control the position but Attila is working away.
Attila can't do much from the bottom here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Attila struggling a bit here.
Attila is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Attila is not content to let Gracie control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 6 to 0.
Our winner, Santiago Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 1
Date: May 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 14395 p4p, 693 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 5402 p4p, 519 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tisoaka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Festivo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Katuro Tisoaka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tisoaka takes the fight into the clinch.
Tisoaka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracie regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tisoaka (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is controlling Tisoaka's posture.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tisoaka defends well.
Tisoaka passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tisoaka is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tisoaka trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Tisoaka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Gracie wants to control but Tisoaka is keeping busy.
Tisoaka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie wants to control but Tisoaka is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Tisoaka takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie tries to hold on but Tisoaka postures up.
Gracie reaches up to try and control the position but Tisoaka seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Gracie rolls and tries to escape and now Tisoaka has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Tisoaka (8) vs (0) Gracie
Tisoaka gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Tisoaka struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie tries to escape but Tisoaka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie trying to control the action but Tisoaka just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tisoaka is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Tisoaka. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tisoaka's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (8) vs (2) Gracie
Tisoaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tisoaka is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Tisoaka is trying to control but can't.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Tisoaka defends it.
Gracie trying to control the action but Tisoaka is working from the bottom.
Tisoaka trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (8) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tisoaka is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Tisoaka can't escape the position.
Gracie controlling the position easily from mount.
Tisoaka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tisoaka wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie is trying to control. Tisoaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tisoaka keeps working.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (8) vs (8) Gracie
Tisoaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie wants to take Tisoaka's back here but Tisoaka is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control but Tisoaka wriggling away.
Tisoaka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie wants to take Tisoaka's back but he can't do it this time.
Tisoaka tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Tisoaka is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tisoaka tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is looking to work his way around to Tisoaka's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tisoaka is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tisoaka is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Gracie looking to control but Tisoaka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is stalling here but it's allowed Tisoaka to get half guard.
Tisoaka tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is trying to control. Tisoaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tisoaka is trying to control but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (8) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tisoaka working to try and regain half guard.
Tisoaka gets back to half guard.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tisoaka won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Tisoaka is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tisoaka manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tisoaka controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tisoaka (8) vs (14) Gracie
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Tisoaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tisoaka is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tisoaka keeps working.
Tisoaka wants to control but Gracie postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie working away.
Gracie trying to control the position but Tisoaka is working away.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is staying tight to Tisoaka's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tisoaka keeps working.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tisoaka's shoulder. That is not cool.
Tisoaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tisoaka manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tisoaka (10) vs (14) Gracie
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tisoaka is controlling well.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tisoaka wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie pulls Tisoaka in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 14 to 10.
A very excited looking Santiago 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.
Katuro Tisoaka spoke after the fight, saying 'I fall but RIZE again!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
SNCC 1
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 5349 p4p, 546 weight class) and Shawn Jones (ranked 4661 p4p, 489 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shawn Jones!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie has managed to clinch.
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 gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Jones
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Jones
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails to move to back control.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Jones tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Jones
A bit of a pause in the action here. Gracie controlling the positon.
Gracie has his arm under Jones's chin here. Game over son! Gracie squeezes tightly and Jones is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Santiago Gracie!
After winning the bout, Santiago Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 4907 p4p, 510 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 5299 p4p, 537 weight class). Byhenikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Harbinger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Igor Byhenikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Byhenikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Byhenikov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Byhenikov (0) vs (4) Gracie
Byhenikov is keeping busy.
Byhenikov wants to escape the position.
Byhenikov breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Byhenikov pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Byhenikov is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byhenikov trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (5) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Byhenikov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but Byhenikov keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (8) vs (4) Gracie
Byhenikov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Byhenikov tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Byhenikov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Byhenikov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie just trying to survive but Byhenikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Byhenikov keeps control of the position.
Byhenikov looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Byhenikov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Byhenikov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Byhenikov wants to take his opponent's back but Gracie doesn't allow it.
Byhenikov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Byhenikov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (8) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byhenikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (10) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Byhenikov passes into half guard.
Byhenikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (13) vs (6) Gracie
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Gracie tries to hold on but Byhenikov pushes him away.
Byhenikov looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie prevents Byhenikov from taking his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byhenikov is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Byhenikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Byhenikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Byhenikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (16) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie has given up his back. Will we see Byhenikov going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (19) vs (6) Gracie
Byhenikov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie wants to control but Byhenikov is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Byhenikov tries to pass.
Byhenikov pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Byhenikov from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Byhenikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Byhenikov passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie trying to control but Byhenikov postures up.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Gracie pulls Byhenikov in to control the position.
Byhenikov postures up.
Byhenikov trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (22) vs (6) Gracie
Byhenikov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie keeps Byhenikov under control for a moment.
Gracie is not content to let Byhenikov control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Byhenikov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Byhenikov tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Byhenikov's best efforts.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets full guard.
Byhenikov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Byhenikov is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Byhenikov is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Byhenikov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Byhenikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Byhenikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Byhenikov postures up.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (22) vs (8) Gracie
Byhenikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Byhenikov is working from the bottom.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Byhenikov is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Byhenikov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Byhenikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Byhenikov (24) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie is trying to keep Byhenikov in close.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie is continuing to stall.
Byhenikov stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Byhenikov (27) vs (8) Gracie
Byhenikov has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Byhenikov (29) vs (8) Gracie
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Byhenikov (32) vs (8) Gracie
Byhenikov has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gracie is in real trouble here. Byhenikov gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gracie is tapping out! Byhenikov wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Byhenikov!
Igor Byhenikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Santiago Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 5187 p4p, 539 weight class) and Phil Arcuri (ranked 1551 p4p, 213 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Phil Arcuri!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arcuri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie rushes Arcuri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arcuri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie pushes Arcuri up against the cage in a clinch.
Arcuri lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Arcuri
Arcuri wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Arcuri wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie has his foot on Arcuri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arcuri works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Arcuri
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arcuri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Arcuri is retaining full guard.
Arcuri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Arcuri wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arcuri working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Arcuri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arcuri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arcuri working a defensive guard here.
Arcuri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Arcuri wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arcuri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arcuri keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arcuri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arcuri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arcuri is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gracie throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Arcuri's body to avoid the submission. Arcuri has instead reached around Gracie's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Arcuri arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Santiago Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 734 p4p, 105 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 5176 p4p, 531 weight class). Mytilinaios's entrance music is Sanitarium. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Kostas Mytilinaios! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mytilinaios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gracie defends it nicely.
Gracie drives through and clinches with Mytilinaios against the cage.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mytilinaios gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mytilinaios prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gracie manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mytilinaios (0) vs (4) Gracie
Mytilinaios can't do much from the bottom here.
Mytilinaios is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mytilinaios is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie trying to control the position but Mytilinaios is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytilinaios is looking for a sweep.
Mytilinaios is letting Gracie control him for a moment.
Mytilinaios manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Mytilinaios is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Mytilinaios on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Mytilinaios (0) vs (7) Gracie
Mytilinaios is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Mytilinaios regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gracie's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mytilinaios gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Mytilinaios'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mytilinaios looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Mytilinaios has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie stays in close to Mytilinaios's body and controls the position.
Mytilinaios is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mytilinaios swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie pushing down on Mytilinaios's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Mytilinaios is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mytilinaios is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Mytilinaios.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Gracie.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mytilinaios keeps moving.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mytilinaios's guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Mytilinaios is working from the bottom.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Mytilinaios makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mytilinaios.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Mytilinaios is working from the bottom.
Mytilinaios had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Mytilinaios working a defensive guard here.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mytilinaios swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie passes Mytilinaios's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Mytilinaios from improving his position.
Mytilinaios trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Mytilinaios tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mytilinaios tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mytilinaios (0) vs (10) Gracie
Mytilinaios stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mytilinaios tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mytilinaios tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie pushes Mytilinaios away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Santiago Gracie!
Santiago Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Percy Schmeiser (ranked 2402 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 5158 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmeiser comes to the cage accompanied by David vs Monsanto. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Percy Schmeiser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schmeiser drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schmeiser (2) vs (0) Gracie
Schmeiser controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmeiser controls the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Schmeiser'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.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schmeiser is one step ahead there.
Schmeiser wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controlling Schmeiser's posture.
Schmeiser wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmeiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie is trying to keep Schmeiser in close.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Schmeiser tries to pass.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie is pulling down on Schmeiser's head. It's preventing any offense from Schmeiser, at least for the moment.
Gracie controls Schmeiser momentarily but Schmeiser frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schmeiser pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Schmeiser has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Schmeiser keeps moving and retains side control.
Schmeiser is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Schmeiser controlling from side mount.
Schmeiser trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Schmeiser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to buck Schmeiser off but Schmeiser is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Schmeiser control the position.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Schmeiser is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schmeiser's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schmeiser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Schmeiser eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Schmeiser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schmeiser trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Schmeiser sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Schmeiser looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Schmeiser from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schmeiser controls the pace.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Schmeiser wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schmeiser defends well.
Schmeiser passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Schmeiser is controlling well.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep Schmeiser in close.
Schmeiser wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Schmeiser engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Schmeiser trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser controlling from the top position.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Schmeiser is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schmeiser is aware though and is defending well.
Schmeiser seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Schmeiser tries to pass.
Schmeiser sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Schmeiser has moved into half guard.
Gracie is positioning himself well to prevent Schmeiser advancing to mount.
Schmeiser is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Schmeiser (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser fails to advance to Gracie's back.
Schmeiser controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Schmeiser isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Gracie wants to control but Schmeiser is having none of it.
Schmeiser wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Schmeiser's attempts to control the action.
Schmeiser content just to control the position here.
Schmeiser is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schmeiser controlling his opponent.
Gracie wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Schmeiser (11) vs (0) Gracie
Schmeiser tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schmeiser has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Schmeiser not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schmeiser's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmeiser biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmeiser takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Percy Schmeiser is the new welterweight champion!
Percy Schmeiser made sure to mention his sponsor, Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$) in his post fight interview.
Santiago Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 28, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 5137 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Rain (ranked 5531 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Heavy Metal we will die!. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Black Rain!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie clinches up with Rain and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Rain lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Rain
Rain trying to control the pace.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control but Rain postures up.
Rain prevents Gracie from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain 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.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Rain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Rain's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Rain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Rain wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Rain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is not content to let Rain control the position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie working for a triangle but Rain defends it easily.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie controls Rain momentarily but Rain frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Rain tries to pass.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rain preventing the sweep.
Rain wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Rain controlling him for the moment.
Rain trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rain defends it easily.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rain is one step ahead there.
Rain looking to pass the guard.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Rain
Gracie passes Rain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Rain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rain felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Rain is defending the position.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Rain is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Rain recovers full guard.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Rain
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rain is looking for a sweep.
Gracie trying to control the action but Rain is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Rain is keeping him busy.
Gracie takes a little break here. Rain wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rain manages to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rain is looking to improve his position.
Rain is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rain is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rain is trying to control but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rain wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Rain is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie is really struggling to control Rain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rain wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Rain won't allow it.
Gracie not doing much here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rain is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Rain defending well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rain wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rain wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie trying to control from Rain's half guard. Rain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rain's guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Santiago 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:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie (ranked 5115 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonqw Fray (ranked 3369 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jonqw Fray!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie feints and as Fray raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Fray
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Fray.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fray trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fray is keeping the position for now.
Fray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fray for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Fray keeps moving.
Fray is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Fray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Fray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fray has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fray has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Fray
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fray keeps working.
Fray is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fray, who protects the arm well.
Gracie trying to control the position but Fray is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fray keeps working.
Fray is trying to improve his position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Fray is working from the bottom.
Fray sneaks back into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Fray is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Fray defends it.
Fray wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is taking a breather. Fray says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fray wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Fray has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fray wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Fray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is pressing down on Fray's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fray is holding on for now.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Fray recovers full guard.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fray is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Fray
Fray is trying to improve his position.
Fray is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fray is not content to let Gracie control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fray is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Fray tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie working away.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
Fray tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fray is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Fray struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gracie trying to control the position but Fray is working away.
Fray is being controlled here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fray wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Fray is looking for a sweep.
Gracie takes a little break here. Fray wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fray can't do much from the bottom here.
Fray is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie wants to control but Fray is keeping him busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fray is looking to reverse the position.
Fray can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fray keeps working.
Fray is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Fray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Fray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fray tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Santiago Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shogun Iron Tyson (ranked 56 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 5054 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Tyson's entrance music is Slaughterouse - Party. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Shogun Iron Tyson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Eliza Hachem.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Iron Tyson jumps into guard, dragging Gracie to the mat.
Iron Tyson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Iron Tyson (2) vs (0) Gracie
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Iron Tyson (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Iron Tyson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Iron Tyson (4) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Iron Tyson from controlling successfully.
Iron Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Elite Team inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Iron Tyson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iron Tyson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iron Tyson looking to pass the guard.
Iron Tyson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Iron Tyson (4) vs (4) Gracie
Iron Tyson controlling the position well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie is pressing down on Iron Tyson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Iron Tyson is holding on for now.
Iron Tyson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Iron Tyson wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Iron Tyson is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Iron Tyson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Iron Tyson is defending the position.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Iron Tyson wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Iron Tyson is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Iron Tyson is defending well.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Iron Tyson (4) vs (7) Gracie
Iron Tyson is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Gracie trying to control but Iron Tyson is having none of it.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Iron Tyson to control.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie wants to take Iron Tyson's back but he can't do it this time.
Iron Tyson wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Iron Tyson regains half guard.
Gracie stalling.
Iron Tyson trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Iron Tyson defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Iron Tyson is defending well.
Gracie is trying to control. Iron Tyson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Iron Tyson is holding on to half guard well.
Iron Tyson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Iron Tyson is keeping the position.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Iron Tyson's guard.
Iron Tyson trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Gracie.
Iron Tyson has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Iron Tyson is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Iron Tyson is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is trying to control. Iron Tyson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie trying to control the action but Iron Tyson is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Iron Tyson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Iron Tyson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Iron Tyson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Iron Tyson (4) vs (10) Gracie
Iron Tyson is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Iron Tyson is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie wants to control but Iron Tyson is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie staying calm.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Iron Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iron Tyson is looking for a sweep.
Gracie trying to control the position but Iron Tyson is working away.
Gracie taking a breather here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Iron Tyson is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie wants to control but Iron Tyson is keeping him busy.
Gracie controls the position.
Iron Tyson struggling a bit here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iron Tyson keeps working.
Gracie working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Iron Tyson gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iron Tyson keeps working.
Gracie stalling.
Iron Tyson is looking to improve his position.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Iron Tyson is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iron Tyson is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Iron Tyson is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Iron Tyson (4) vs (13) Gracie
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 13 to 4.
After winning the bout, Santiago Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Shogun Iron Tyson had this to say: 'Another garbage decision, of course.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Diego Brandao (ranked 2214 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Gracie (ranked 5036 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama Said Knock You Out! - LL COOL J. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Brandao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Gracie has hold of one of Brandao's legs. Brandao is fighting the takedown attempt but Gracie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brandao (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brandao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brandao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie passes Brandao's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Brandao defends the submission attempt.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie prevents Brandao from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brandao is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandao avoid being mounted?
Brandao is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Brandao is defending well.
Brandao is looking to improve his position.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Brandao defends it.
Brandao wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brandao regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brandao wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Brandao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandao (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is pulling down on Brandao's head to control his posture.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Brandao tries to pass.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Brandao slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Brandao slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Brandao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Brandao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brandao passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandao is working away from the top position though.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully.
Brandao stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandao manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandao (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brandao is keeping the position for now.
Brandao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to control but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Brandao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandao (2) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie staying calm.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brandao tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandao sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie is trying to control. Brandao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brandao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Brandao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brandao. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandao (2) vs (10) Gracie
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie working for a submission but Brandao is keeping him at bay.
Brandao tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Brandao is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Brandao wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Brandao is squirming around nicely.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brandao stops Gracie from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Brandao is working to get back to half guard.
Brandao tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Brandao squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brandao (2) vs (13) Gracie
Brandao trying to control but not successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brandao showing good submission defense here.
Gracie avoiding Brandao 's attempts to control his hands.
Gracie tightening his grip on Brandao, looking for the choke.
Gracie is trying to stick to Brandao's back but Brandao is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brandao. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandao (4) vs (13) Gracie
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brandao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandao trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has Brandao pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Brandao is proving a slippery customer.
Brandao is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandao (4) vs (15) Gracie
Brandao wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Brandao is trying to keep Gracie in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brandao is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brandao is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 15 to 4.
Santiago Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Diego Brandao stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck you ref, audience, and everyone else. I hate everyone, you all suck'. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz and Santiago Gracie. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thesz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Thesz (4) vs (0) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Thesz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Thesz working away.
Gracie isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thesz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Thesz takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thesz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thesz is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie trying to hold on to Thesz's head to control him but Thesz postures up.
Thesz wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thesz is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thesz is one step ahead there.
Thesz passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Thesz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Thesz is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thesz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thesz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Thesz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Thesz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thesz trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Thesz controlling the pace.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracie trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Thesz manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (7) vs (0) Gracie
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (10) vs (0) Gracie
Thesz looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Gracie is controlling Thesz 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (10) vs (2) Gracie
Thesz 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.
My spies in Brazilian Elite Team inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie won't allow Thesz to sweep him here.
Thesz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (12) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie has his hands on Thesz's head, controlling the position.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Thesz is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz passes into half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Thesz sits in half guard.
Thesz slows the pace down in half guard.
Thesz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie controls Thesz momentarily but Thesz frees himself.
Thesz drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Thesz off! Thesz jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Thesz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (15) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thesz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Thesz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie is staying active underneath Thesz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is controlling Thesz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thesz trying to control the pace.
Thesz is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thesz to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thesz in particular looking to stall.
Gracie wants to control but Thesz is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Thesz controlling the action here.
Gracie won't allow Thesz to pass to mount.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thesz controls the pace.
Thesz won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thesz wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Thesz is working hard here to advance position.
Thesz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Thesz is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Thesz from advancing to side control.
Thesz is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (18) vs (2) Gracie
Thesz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie wants to control but Thesz is having none of it.
Thesz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Thesz controlling the pace for now.
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Thesz has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Thesz (21) vs (2) Gracie
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Thesz manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Thesz.
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thesz.
Gracie wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Thesz is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thesz tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
Thesz looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thesz takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
A relieved looking Aloysius Martin Thesz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Santiago Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Santiago Gracie and Baby Boy Harris. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Santiago Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Baby Boy Harris!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily.
Harris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Harris gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Harris seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Harris pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is controlling Gracie's posture.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Harris has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Harris seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harris keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris trying to control the position.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is just content to waste time from the top position. Harris takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Harris is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Harris defends it.
Gracie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Harris reverses the position - he's now on top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Harris
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Harris is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Gracie looking to control but Harris passes into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Harris is keeping busy.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Harris has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Harris
Gracie looks to move to half guard but instead Harris has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Harris
Harris takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (10) Harris
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Harris trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
Harris gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Gracie tries to escape but Harris has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Will Harris go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Harris has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Harris struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Harris biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Harris gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Harris has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Harris.
Harris is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harris controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Gracie surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Harris has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Harris doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Harris
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Harris keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris wins on points by 10 to 2.
The defeated Santiago Gracie had this to say: 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Helio Kimura and Santiago Gracie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Helio Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Santiago Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kimura clinches with his opponent.
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Kimura to the mat.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie has Kimura pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura content to stall in guard here.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kimura is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at England Fight Club MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Gracie has control of Kimura's left arm, preventing Kimura from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Gracie
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie seems a little lost for a moment, as Kimura dominates the positioning.
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kimura's best efforts.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie makes his way to full guard, as Kimura worked for a kimura.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Kimura content to stall in guard here.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.
Gracie working for a triangle but Kimura defends it easily.
Kimura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie has an active guard here but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
Kimura passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (6) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kimura off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (6) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie avoiding Kimura 's attempts to control his hands.
Kimura 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!
Kimura breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (8) vs (4) Gracie
Kimura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is pulling down on Kimura's head. It's preventing any offense from Kimura, at least for the moment.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura controlling from the top position.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Kimura advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy.
Kimura prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Kimura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Santiago Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '. |
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Event:
AD354: Griever vs Force
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Marcolini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcolini.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Marcolini finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marcolini tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marcolini to the ground. Marcolini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marcolini misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Marcolini misses.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Marcolini counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcolini scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Marcolini instigates a clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but Marcolini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Marcolini holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Marcolini.
Gracie is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marcolini lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Gracie avoiding damage as Marcolini throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Marcolini.
Marcolini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcolini stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Marcolini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marcolini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marcolini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Marcolini stalling against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marcolini obliges.
Marcolini working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Marcolini landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hand to the body from Marcolini.
Gracie avoiding damage as Marcolini throws knees to the body.
Marcolini utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcolini lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marcolini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.#T2#
Gracie tries to pull guard but Marcolini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marcolini landing knees to the body.
Marcolini is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marcolini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marcolini lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Marcolini crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Marcolini lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marcolini is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good body shot from Marcolini.
Marcolini crunches a lovely knee into Gracie's ribcage.
Marcolini unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Marcolini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marcolini lands a left hand.
Marcolini lands a right hand.
Marcolini stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Marcolini connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Santiago Gracie has been cut.
Marcolini unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marcolini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3#
Marcolini landing knees to the body.
Marcolini working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marcolini.
Marcolini utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Marcolini has him pressed against the cage.
Marcolini with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Marcolini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Marcolini stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gracie tries to stall but Marcolini uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Marcolini.
Stalling in the clinch from Marcolini.
A hook to the body from Marcolini.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marcolini lands a damaging elbow.
Marcolini lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
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!
Marcolini scores a nice knee to the body.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marcolini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Marcolini trying to land knees to the body.
Marcolini digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Marcolini.
Marcolini throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Marcolini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Marcolini forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcolini smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Marcolini gets a clinch.
Come on Marcolini - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marcolini pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marcolini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcolini smiles and moves away.
Marcolini feints with a jab and clips Gracie right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Gracie is sent crashing into the canvas and Marcolini leaps in for the kill! Gracie tries to get to his feet but Marcolini is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Gracie is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Marcolini!
An out of breath Marco Marcolini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Santiago Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '.
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Event:
AD349: Princess Daisy
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Ventura pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ventura.
A solid body kick from Ventura.
Ventura lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ventura.
Ventura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Ventura coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Santiago Gracie has been cut.#TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Ventura working to try and regain half guard.
Ventura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Ventura is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ventura tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ventura has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Santiago Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AD346: Toad Kinopio
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Kolmas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kolmas scores with a jab to the head.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Kolmas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Kolmas saw that one coming.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Ramses Kolmas has been cut.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Kolmas leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kolmas dodges the punch combination from Gracie.
An inside leg kick lands from Kolmas. #T1#
Kolmas thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Kolmas is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Kolmas defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is thwarting Kolmas's attempts to control the position.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Kolmas is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kolmas defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kolmas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Kolmas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kolmas is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kolmas trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Kolmas won't allow it.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie forces the positional change into back control. #T3##SUB2#
Kolmas showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Kolmas right now.
#SUB2#
Kolmas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a choke but Kolmas is defending well.
Kolmas is in bad spot here.
Kolmas breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kolmas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolmas looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Kolmas wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolmas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kolmas pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramses Kolmas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kolmas misses with a head kick.
Kolmas misses with a low kick.
Kolmas misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kolmas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kolmas throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kolmas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Kolmas lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kolmas's hands.
Kolmas misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Kolmas tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Kolmas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolmas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolmas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Kolmas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Kolmas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kolmas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Kolmas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kolmas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Kolmas.
Kolmas cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Kolmas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Kolmas's head but Kolmas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Kolmas feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Kolmas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kolmas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Kolmas has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Kolmas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kolmas slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kolmas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kolmas 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 Kolmas!#T4#
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Kolmas trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Kolmas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kolmas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Santiago Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kolmas pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Kolmas wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Kolmas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ramses Kolmas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kolmas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kolmas defends it well.
Kolmas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kolmas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD#
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kolmas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Kolmas manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kolmas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kolmas is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kolmas off and has taken his back!
Kolmas trying to control but not successfully.
Kolmas turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Kolmas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kolmas lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kolmas is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kolmas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Kolmas pushes his legs off easily.
Kolmas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kolmas lands a nice forearm strike.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Kolmas is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Kolmas working away.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kolmas's best efforts.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kolmas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Kolmas seems content to control.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kolmas lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Kolmas trying to control the pace.
Gracie has hold of Kolmas's hands but Kolmas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolmas trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kolmas seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramses Kolmas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kolmas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramses Kolmas!
After winning the bout, Ramses Kolmas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Santiago Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'You just beat a red belt. That is no easy feat. Congrats buddy. '.
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Event:
APEX NINE
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
D Amato misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
D Amato is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
D Amato is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on D Amato's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for D Amato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
D Amato wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.#SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now D Amato is on top in guard.
#T1##SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. D Amato 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... D Amato has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! D Amato reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! D Amato taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Santiago Gracie!
A relieved looking Santiago Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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