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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Masa Wasa (ranked 1914 p4p, 103 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2416 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome To The Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Masa Wasa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Wasa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasa (2) vs (0) Gracie
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie looking to control.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie wants to control the position but Wasa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Gracie controls Wasa momentarily but Wasa frees himself.
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.
Wasa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Wasa 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.
Wasa wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasa passes into half guard.
Gracie tries to roll over but Wasa keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Wasa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie is not content to let Wasa control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Wasa is proving a slippery customer.
Wasa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wasa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wasa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Wasa to get to half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Wasa trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Wasa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (5) vs (0) Gracie
Wasa is trying to control here but Gracie has managed to regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Wasa has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wasa (10) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is trying to escape the mount but Wasa keeps good control and instead manages to take Gracie's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (13) vs (0) Gracie
Wasa trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Wasa 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, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wasa 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, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie 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 Wasa gets his way!
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Wasa is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wasa is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Wasa breaks the grip.
Gracie is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wasa.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Wasa is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wasa 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.
Wasa 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 Wasa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie turns into Wasa and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (13) vs (2) Gracie
Wasa 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 passes Wasa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Wasa is defending the position.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (13) vs (5) Gracie
Wasa tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Wasa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie tries to control but Wasa wriggling away.
Wasa has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Wasa (13) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie keeps control of the position as Wasa tries to break free.
Wasa 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!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (15) vs (8) Gracie
Wasa wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Wasa 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: Wasa (15) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Wasa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wasa (17) vs (10) Gracie
Wasa controlling from the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie wants to control but Wasa passes easily into half guard.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Wasa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wasa (20) vs (10) Gracie
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Wasa avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Wasa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Wasa controlling his opponent.
Wasa trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Wasa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control here.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wasa trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa takes the fight on points by 20 to 10.
A victorious Masa Wasa 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 26 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison Jr. (ranked 1787 p4p, 102 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2404 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrison Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 6 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Morrison Jr. is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gracie to the mat. Gracie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Gracie
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Morrison Jr. pushes his legs off easily.
Morrison Jr. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Morrison Jr. tries to roll out but it's too tight and Morrison Jr. has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2290 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1304 p4p, 150 weight class). Pavlov has chosen Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Ricardo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pavlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ricardo Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Pavlov.
Pavlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pavlov regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Pavlov 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 is keen to just control but Pavlov is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie is taking a breather. Pavlov 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.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov prevents Gracie from improving position.
Pavlov struggling a bit here.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Pavlov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gracie.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is controlling Gracie's posture.
Pavlov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Pavlov
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pavlov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pavlov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2280 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 15437 p4p, 483 weight class). Holzken has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ricardo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Holzken looking for a takedown.
Gracie pulls Holzken into guard.
Holzken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Holzken looking to pass the guard.
Holzken is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Holzken has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holzken pulls his head out easily.
Holzken controlling the pace.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holzken's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holzken's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Holzken
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Holzken can't escape the position.
Holzken 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 looking for the choke from the back position but Holzken is controlling his hands well.
Holzken trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie gets his hands free as Holzken looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Holzken is in a bad position with Gracie working for a choke. Holzken manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Holzken
Gracie is trying to control the position but Holzken postures up.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Holzken has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holzken works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Holzken
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Holzken avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Holzken is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holzken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Holzken wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Holzken wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie with the active half guard here but Holzken passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (8) Holzken
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holzken off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (8) vs (8) Holzken
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie not allowing Holzken to control his hands.
Holzken is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Holzken is controlling his hands well.
Holzken 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Holzken is controlling his hands well.
Holzken tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Holzken is having none of it.
Holzken holds on to Gracie around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Holzken sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holzken is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Holzken wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holzken controlling the position for now.
Holzken wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Holzken is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Holzken is defending it quite comfortably.
Holzken is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holzken avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken 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.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holzken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Holzken is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holzken keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Holzken tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is thwarting Holzken's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holzken is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Holzken defends the submission attempt.
Holzken wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thwarting Holzken's attempts to control the position.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (8) Holzken
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken regains half guard.
Holzken is trying to control but can't.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Holzken defends it.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holzken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is thwarting Holzken's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holzken is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holzken defends it well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holzken is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Holzken gets back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holzken holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.
Holzken has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Holzken is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
A victorious Ricardo 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Jenkins swinging wildly here.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jenkins enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jenkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jenkins wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Jenkins's brow.
Gracie pushing down on Jenkins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Jenkins is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Gracie. #T1#
Gracie controlling the action here.
Jenkins looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie mounts Jenkins! Really nice guard pass there!
Jenkins taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Jenkins is rocked!#SUB#
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jenkins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jenkins shrugs it off.
Gracie won't let Jenkins get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Gracie working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Jenkins looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Gracie! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricardo Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Jenkins throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jenkins!
Gracie looking to finish Jenkins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jenkins!
Jenkins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Jenkins is having none of it.
Jenkins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jenkins taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Gracie is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Gracie extends the arm and Jenkins is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Gracie!
A relieved looking Ricardo Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Lynn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.#CL2#
Lynn clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Lynn swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lynn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Lynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
and Lynn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynn manages to avoid it.#TD#
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lynn is controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lynn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lynn 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.
Lynn has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Lynn has wrist control.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Lynn with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Gracie can't handle though.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Lynn is keeping the position.
Lynn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lynn is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lynn scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Gracie has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Lynn counters with a nice right hand that sends Gracie toppling to the canvas! Gracie scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lynn finish him?!#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Lynn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lynn wants it to stay on the feet.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lynn counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Gracie out cold! What a finish! Lynn is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Lynn!
Jack Lynn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Olgertpeposhi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Olgertpeposhi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Olgertpeposhi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Gracie!
A very excited looking Ricardo 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:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 3640 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 1803 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasa has chosen Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ricardo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wasa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Wasa
Wasa trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Wasa wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Wasa controls the position.
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Wasa stalls from top position.
Wasa wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to buck Wasa off but Wasa is having none of it.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Wasa wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Wasa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (7) Wasa
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Wasa moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (9) Wasa
Gracie is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Jako Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Wasa isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Wasa controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Wasa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wasa is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wasa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (12) Wasa
Wasa advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (14) Wasa
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Wasa isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wasa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wasa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wasa moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (17) Wasa
Wasa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie tries to roll but Wasa sticks to his back.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Wasa.
Wasa is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Wasa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Wasa keeps control of the position.
Wasa tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Gracie breaks Wasa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (17) Wasa
Gracie trying to control but Wasa is working from the bottom.
Wasa working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Wasa is defending it quite comfortably.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Wasa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wasa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wasa has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (19) Wasa
Wasa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (22) Wasa
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wasa is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Wasa postures up.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wasa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wasa working away.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie wants to control but Wasa postures up.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wasa defends well.
Wasa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wasa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Wasa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Wasa pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wasa is one step ahead there.
Wasa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Wasa seems to be looking for submissions.
Wasa 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. Wasa eventually gives up the hold.
Wasa 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 actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Wasa seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Wasa has control of the leg.
Wasa wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa controlling the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Wasa sits in half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Wasa is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Wasa wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wasa wins on points by 22 to 2.
A very excited looking Masa Wasa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Poulin pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Gracie keeps control of Poulin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Gracie manages to pull guard.
Poulin wants to stand and escape but instead Gracie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Gracie stands and throws Poulin's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Gracie is working to tighten his grip on Poulin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Poulin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracie is really squeezing tight and eventually Poulin passes out! Gracie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricardo Gracie!
A victorious Ricardo 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:
NSC 34: Experiment vs Partio
Date: Jun 25, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Agnarsson is keeping the position for now.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Agnarsson trying to control the position.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Agnarsson blocks nicely.
Agnarsson has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Agnarsson is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Agnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Agnarsson working a defensive guard here.
Agnarsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Agnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Agnarsson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Agnarsson keeps moving.
Agnarsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Agnarsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Agnarsson keeps moving.
Agnarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Agnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Agnarsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Agnarsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Agnarsson is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Agnarsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Arnar Agnarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Agnarsson tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Agnarsson with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Agnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie moves forwards but Agnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie leaves his chin hanging out and Agnarsson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gracie crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnar Agnarsson!
An out of breath Arnar Agnarsson 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:
NSC 28: Hunt vs Bornholm
Date: Jun 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Ribbler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Ribbler avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Ribbler sprawls well.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribbler.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ribbler circles away.
Ricardo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ribbler instigates a clinch.
Ribbler scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Ribbler holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Ribbler trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Ribbler.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Ribbler holds him up against the ropes and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ribbler stalling the fight.
Ribbler misses with some punches.
#T1#
Gracie prevents a body shot from Ribbler. #TD#
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Gracie seems keen to control Ribbler's posture.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ribbler landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie striking off his back. #SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ribbler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ribbler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Ribbler distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB#
Ribbler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribbler has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Ribbler cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Ribbler chips away with some ground and pound.
Ribbler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ribbler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Ribbler defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribbler wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ibbe Ribbler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ribbler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ribbler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ribbler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ribbler 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 throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ribbler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ribbler is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.#SUB#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Ribbler has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Ribbler uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Ribbler sits in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ribbler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ribbler working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie keeping control of the position. #T2#
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Ribbler in his half guard.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Ribbler slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
Ribbler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribbler passes to side control.
Ribbler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ribbler working the ground and pound from side control.
Ribbler in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Gracie looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ribbler turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibbe Ribbler!
An out of breath Ibbe Ribbler 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:
NSC 21: Nielsen vs Barca
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Takagi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Takagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Takagi counters with a nice uppercut.
Takagi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie trying to control but Takagi is working from the bottom.
Takagi is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takagi is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takagi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Takagi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie wants to stand but Takagi is controlling his arm.
Takagi prevents Gracie from improving position.
Takagi is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Takagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takagi is looking to escape.
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.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Takagi defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is thwarting Takagi's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Takagi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takagi is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takagi defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Takagi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Takagi feints the counter takedown.
Takagi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Takagi throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Takagi. Takagi gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Takagi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takagi stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Takagi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Takagi looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takagi trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Takagi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takagi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Takagi defends it easily.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Takagi postures up. #SUB#
Gracie has an active guard here but Takagi has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Takagi is working for a submission of some sort.
Takagi is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Takagi has control of the leg.
Takagi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Takagi working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Takagi working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takagi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takagi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to control but Takagi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eigi Takagi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gracie shoots and misses
and Takagi counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Eigi Takagi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Takagi defends easily.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Takagi slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Takagi wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie advances position into side control!#T1##SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takagi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Gracie turns into Takagi and is now in his guard.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Takagi has wrist control.
Takagi keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control but Takagi is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takagi wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takagi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Takagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takagi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricardo Gracie.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Eigi Takagi!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Eigi Takagi!
Eigi Takagi wins by majority decision!
An out of breath Eigi Takagi 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 Helsinki
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2939 p4p, 322 weight class) and Grappling Penn (ranked 20492 p4p, 530 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ricardo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Grappling Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Penn scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Penn
Penn trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Penn 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 Penn.
Gracie is staying active underneath Penn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Penn is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Penn is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Penn is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricardo Gracie!
A relieved looking Ricardo Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
ADWGC 10
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlton Lassiter (ranked 2053 p4p, 239 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2858 p4p, 321 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Carlton Lassiter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Lassiter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lassiter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Gracie prevents the takedown attempt.
Lassiter tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lassiter (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Lassiter to get to half guard.
Lassiter is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lassiter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lassiter is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lassiter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Lassiter pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie wants to control the position but Lassiter says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lassiter wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Lassiter is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Lassiter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie trying to control here.
Lassiter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to hold on but Lassiter postures up.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (8) vs (0) Gracie
Lassiter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lassiter gets to mount! Gracie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lassiter (10) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lassiter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie prevents Lassiter from taking his back.
Lassiter tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie wants to hold on but Lassiter pushes him away.
Lassiter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gracie to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lassiter (13) vs (0) Gracie
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Lassiter won't let him.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lassiter's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (13) vs (2) Gracie
Lassiter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lassiter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Lassiter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (15) vs (2) Gracie
Lassiter trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lassiter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lassiter (15) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie tries to control but Lassiter wriggling away.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Lassiter doesn't allow it.
Gracie goes for an armbar but Lassiter turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lassiter. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (17) vs (6) Gracie
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lassiter is aware though and is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lassiter wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Lassiter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Lassiter controlling the action here.
Lassiter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Lassiter has control of the leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie tries to roll over but Lassiter keeps him under control.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lassiter trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Lassiter is controlling well.
Gracie gets full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Lassiter postures up.
Lassiter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie working for a triangle but Lassiter defends it easily.
Lassiter passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lassiter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Lassiter defends easily.
Lassiter advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (20) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie struggling a bit here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to bench press Lassiter off him but Lassiter keeps the position.
Lassiter working away.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Lassiter keeps moving and retains side control.
Lassiter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lassiter but great work by Gracie. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lassiter (20) vs (10) Gracie
Lassiter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lassiter (22) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lassiter pulls his head out easily.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lassiter passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lassiter (25) vs (10) Gracie
Lassiter looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Lassiter wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time.
Lassiter looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lassiter prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lassiter (28) vs (10) Gracie
Lassiter has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lassiter's arms.
Lassiter working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Good control from Lassiter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lassiter working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lassiter takes the fight on points by 28 to 10. |
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Event:
ADWGC 6
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2795 p4p, 319 weight class) and Winslow Berhardt (ranked 2515 p4p, 284 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ricardo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Winslow Berhardt!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Berhardt gets a clinch.
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berhardt looking to pass the guard.
Berhardt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Berhardt tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Berhardt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berhardt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berhardt postures up.
Berhardt is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Berhardt tries to roll out but it's too tight and Berhardt has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Winslow Berhardt spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time I'll break him!'. |
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Event:
ADWGC 5
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gray Vick (ranked 11876 p4p, 545 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2760 p4p, 313 weight class). 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Gray Vick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Vick's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vick (0) vs (2) Gracie
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but Vick pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vick is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vick (2) vs (2) Gracie
Vick tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie working for a triangle but Vick defends it easily.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is trying to keep Vick in close.
Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vick has picked Gracie up and slammed him! Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Vick manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (5) vs (2) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Vick is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gracie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gracie has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vick (5) vs (6) Gracie
Vick sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vick gets back to full guard.
Vick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vick keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Vick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Vick keeps moving.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control but Vick is working from the bottom.
Vick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vick being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (5) vs (9) Gracie
Vick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vick is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Vick wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vick is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Vick wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Vick to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vick has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Vick's legs - danger averted.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Vick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands and throws Vick's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (5) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie tries for a kimura but Vick is defending well.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Vick sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vick (7) vs (12) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Vick from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Vick tries to pass.
Vick is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vick has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Vick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Vick is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vick stalling.
Vick is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie wants to control but Vick is keeping busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vick passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (10) vs (12) Gracie
We've been hearing good reports from Vick'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 struggling a bit here.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Vick wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vick trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Vick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is in trouble now - Vick has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (13) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vick trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Vick is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vick wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Vick is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vick fails to advance to Gracie's back.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Vick controlling from the full mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie regains half guard.
Vick works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (16) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Vick passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (19) vs (12) Gracie
Vick tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Vick is controlling well.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Vick is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vick trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Vick moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (22) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie stops Vick from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vick is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Vick is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Vick is working for a submission of some sort.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Vick control the position.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vick pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to control but Vick postures up.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Vick has control of the leg.
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Vick passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vick (25) vs (12) Gracie
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vick trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vick wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vick seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vick is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Vick is looking to pass Gracie's guard but actually Gracie recovers to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vick takes the fight on points by 25 to 12.
An out of breath Gray Vick 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:
EMP Sheedy vs San Diego
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kickboxer pinned against the cage. Kickboxer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kickboxer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kickboxer moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD2#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kickboxer defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Kickboxer is defending it quite comfortably.
Kickboxer is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Kickboxer wants to stand back up but Gracie manages to pass into side control.
Kickboxer struggling a bit here.
Kickboxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie wants to control but Kickboxer is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Kickboxer is defending well.
Kickboxer can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kickboxer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kickboxer is looking for a sweep.
Kickboxer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.#T3##ES2#
Gracie is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Kickboxer scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Kickboxer throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
Kickboxer misses with a hook.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kickboxer defends it nicely.
Gracie dives in and grabs Kickboxer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kickboxer pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Hawaiian Kickboxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Kickboxer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kickboxer is looking for a counter combo.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kickboxer avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Gracie tries to clinch
and Kickboxer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Kickboxer counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Gracie to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Kickboxer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hawaiian Kickboxer!
Hawaiian Kickboxer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Freebok (85% Laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rickson Kimura (ranked 9261 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 1976 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Rickson Kimura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Kimura turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kimura wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kimura is trying to drag Gracie to the mat but Gracie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rickson Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
Gracie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kimura.
Gracie manages to pull guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie has an active guard here but Kimura has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Kimura 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.
Kimura is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kimura is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kimura 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 Kimura! Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (3) vs (0) Gracie
Kimura trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to bench press Kimura off him but Kimura keeps the position.
Gracie prevents Kimura from improving position.
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kimura trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kimura working away.
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.
Kimura is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
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 (3) vs (4) Gracie
Kimura tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kimura escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (5) vs (4) Gracie
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kimura works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (8) vs (4) Gracie
Kimura working away.
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 (8) vs (8) Gracie
Kimura trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kimura defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (10) vs (8) Gracie
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kimura is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (13) vs (8) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kimura tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Kimura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kimura (13) vs (10) Gracie
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to advance position but Kimura counters by regaining guard.
Kimura 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 trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Kimura to sweep him here.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Kimura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Kimura is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from Kimura's half guard. Kimura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura controlling Gracie's posture.
Kimura wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kimura (13) vs (13) Gracie
Kimura wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has control of an arm but Kimura manages to advance to Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kimura (17) vs (13) Gracie
Kimura is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. Kimura let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie is really stuck here.
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimura.
Gracie trying to control the hands but Kimura breaks the grip.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kimura 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, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kimura.
Gracie just trying to survive but Kimura is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kimura working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Kimura trying to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimura takes the fight on points by 17 to 13.
Rickson Kimura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
IHOF X: Night of Champions
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Wallace swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
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 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallace circles away.#TD#
Wallace gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wallace can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wallace defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Wallace is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Ricardo 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:
IHOF 8: Mexican Standoff
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beats is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie is keen to just control but Beats is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Beats is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is thwarting Beats's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beats keeps working.
Beats tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Beats to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Beats is working from the bottom.
Beats looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie trying to control but Beats is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Beats looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beats is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Beats is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beats manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Beats's guard. #SU2#
Gracie gets to his feet - Beats follows without any prompting. #T3#
Beats tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily#CL2#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beats can't fight it off and eventually Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Beats looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beats might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Beats not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beats is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is looking to stand up but Beats won't let him.
Gracie won't allow Beats to get back to his feet. #T4#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Beats keeps moving.
Beats is controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Beats gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Gracie counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Beats got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beats has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Beats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Beats misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Beats's guard.
Beats working a defensive guard here.
Beats looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to control but Beats is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Beats is keeping the position.
Beats is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T1#
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Beats not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beats is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beats tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie prevents Beats from standing back up.
Beats blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beats has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beats is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Beats is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beats is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beats wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beats is working hard here to advance position.
Beats moves into full guard.
Gracie postures up.
Beats being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beats looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beats looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beats! #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD2#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Beats's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Ricardo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie stays in close to Beats's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Beats looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Beats up and slammed him! Beats can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!#SU2#
Gracie decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beats manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie is standing up over Beats. Beats looks to escape but Gracie dives into side control.
#REVR##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beats, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Beats tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beats tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie working away.
Beats sneaks back into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Beats is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beats sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is thwarting Beats's attempts to control the position.
Beats wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beats has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Beats has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Beats is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Beats has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Beats regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gracie.
Gracie passes Beats's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Beats keeping control of the position.
Beats trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Beats wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Beats tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Beats tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Beats shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beats's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beats misses the jab.#TD2#
Beats gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Beats is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVR#
Beats has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Beats advances to half guard.
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.
Beats winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beats trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beats in particular looking to stall.
Gracie tries to roll over but Beats keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beats pulls his head out easily.
Beats tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Beats is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB#
Beats wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Beats trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Beats stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beats's guard. #REVB#
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Beats is keeping the position.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Beats is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Beats keeps moving.
Beats manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beats doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beats manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beats throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Beats pushes his legs off easily.
Beats engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beats wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Beats tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beats is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beats, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beats has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Beats is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beats is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beats is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beats has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Beats has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Beats.
Gracie prevents Beats from improving position. #SUB#
Beats is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Gracie looks to move to half guard but instead Beats has passed into mount! Damn!
Beats throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Beats defends it easily.
Beats throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Beats wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Beats defends it easily.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ricardo Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beats trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swagga Beats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beats in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Gracie.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Ricardo Gracie!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Ricardo Gracie!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie wins by unanimous decision! Ricardo Gracie retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ricardo Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
IHOF 6: Snake Eyes
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Georgiadis as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Georgiadis lands with a cross.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Georgiadis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Georgiadis lands a shoulder strike.
Georgiadis stalling in the clinch.
Georgiadis lands an uppercut.
Georgiadis stalling in the clinch but Gracie improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiadis gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Georgiadis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie wants a takedown.
#TD#
Gracie successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Georgiadis stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1##CL2#
Georgiadis clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Georgiadis looking to stall.
#TD#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Gracie pushes a forearm under Georgiadis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Georgiadis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Ricardo 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:
IHOF 3.0: Thaw Brawl
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hibbert but Hibbert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hibbert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Hibbert.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hibbert catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Hibbert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hibbert counter with a right hand. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Hibbert has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Hibbert steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Tony Hibbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hibbert counters with a crisp right that sends Gracie to the canvas! Hibbert follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Hibbert!
Tony Hibbert is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 5592 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Lynn (ranked 3795 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Gracie had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ricardo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lynn moves into range and clinches up with Gracie.
Lynn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Lynn
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Lynn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Lynn slows the pace down.
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.
Lynn is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lynn wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lynn working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Lynn is proving a slippery customer.
Lynn 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.
Lynn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lynn has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Lynn passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Lynn is very close to passing his half guard.
Lynn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Lynn has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to control Lynn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Lynn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Lynn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Lynn prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Lynn is still trying to improve position.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Lynn 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 is defending against the submission attempts here by Lynn.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie wants to sweep but Lynn has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (7) Lynn
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Lynn working away.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Lynn wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lynn trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Lynn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Lynn is very close to passing his half guard.
Lynn prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Lynn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynn pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lynn controlling the pace.
Lynn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lynn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Lynn has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (10) Lynn
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lynn controlling the pace for now.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Lynn's attempts to control the action.
Lynn controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lynn trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie reaches up and pulls Lynn towards him, trying to control the position. Lynn manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Gracie! Gracie tries to roll over - now Lynn is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Gracie has to tap out! Great work there by Lynn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Lynn!
An out of breath Jack Lynn 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:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marilson Coutinho (ranked 5714 p4p, 270 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 5579 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marilson Coutinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Coutinho in a clinch.
Gracie has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Coutinho is trying to keep an underhook but Gracie manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coutinho (0) vs (2) Gracie
Coutinho wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Coutinho trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coutinho tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Coutinho keeps working.
Coutinho wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Coutinho trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Coutinho is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coutinho defends it well.
Coutinho is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Coutinho (0) vs (5) Gracie
Coutinho is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie works to advance to full mount. Coutinho defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Coutinho (0) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Coutinho (0) vs (10) Gracie
Coutinho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Coutinho has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
My spies in Jako Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie is working for a rear naked choke. Coutinho is not defending it well and Gracie has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Coutinho refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Coutinho's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Gracie!
A very excited looking Ricardo 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:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bessarion Alexius (ranked 2590 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 5655 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexius comes to the cage accompanied by A Country Boy Can Survive. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bessarion Alexius! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alexius defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Alexius into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alexius moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Alexius's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexius pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Alexius. Alexius maintains the clinch.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Alexius walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bessarion Alexius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Alexius enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alexius manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alexius (0) vs (2) Gracie
Alexius controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie trying to control but Alexius is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius controlling Gracie's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alexius is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
My spies in Jako Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie looking for a submission but Alexius manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Alexius is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexius keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexius seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alexius is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alexius has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alexius (2) vs (2) Gracie
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alexius defends it easily.
Alexius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Alexius escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alexius (5) vs (2) Gracie
Alexius controlling the position.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alexius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Alexius is controlling the position.
Alexius has control of an arm but Gracie manages to advance to Alexius's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alexius (5) vs (6) Gracie
Alexius tries to escape the position.
Gracie seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Alexius's chin but Alexius turns very nicely into Gracie's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Alexius.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alexius (7) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie has an active guard here but Alexius has managed to pass into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Alexius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control but Alexius passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alexius (10) vs (6) Gracie
Alexius is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alexius's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Alexius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alexius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Alexius has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alexius (13) vs (6) Gracie
Alexius working away.
Gracie tries to control but Alexius manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Alexius (16) vs (6) Gracie
Good control from Alexius.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Alexius maintains control.
Alexius tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie tries to hold on but Alexius pushes him away.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie wants to control but Alexius is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains half guard.
Alexius is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexius pulls his head out easily.
Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Alexius has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Alexius (19) vs (6) Gracie
Alexius controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Alexius.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Alexius (22) vs (6) Gracie
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Alexius gets his hands free.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Alexius really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie trying to control the action but Alexius just sinks the hooks in.
Alexius controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Alexius kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Alexius has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Alexius controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Alexius kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Alexius is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
Alexius controls the action.
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 desperately to improve position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Alexius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie is trying to reverse the position but instead Alexius has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Alexius (25) vs (6) Gracie
Alexius is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Alexius keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alexius not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Gracie needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexius takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
An out of breath Bessarion Alexius 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:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Guilherme Mendes (ranked 9867 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 5626 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 5 wins and 1 losses; Guilherme Mendes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mendes (0) vs (4) Gracie
Mendes is looking for a sweep.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mendes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Mendes won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Mendes gets full guard.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie passes Mendes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
My spies in Jako Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mendes sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendes moves into full guard.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes 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: Mendes (2) vs (4) Gracie
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (5) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Mendes is controlling the position.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendes.
Well, if Mendes 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes 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 tries to roll over but Mendes keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Mendes seems content to control.
Mendes prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Mendes is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is in trouble now - Mendes has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mendes (8) vs (4) Gracie
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie regains half guard.
Mendes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mendes is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Mendes is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Mendes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendes is controlling the pace.
Gracie won't allow Mendes to pass to mount.
Mendes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mendes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mendes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Mendes has control of the leg.
Mendes controlling the pace.
Mendes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to work for an americana but Gracie has managed to regain full guard.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mendes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendes advances to half guard.
Mendes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gracie's thigh. Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mendes wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Mendes postures up.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendes 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 had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mendes defends it easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mendes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Mendes is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mendes is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kazushi Mizushima (ranked 5504 p4p, 476 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 5605 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Kazushi Mizushima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mizushima has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Mizushima lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mizushima (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Mizushima has control of the leg.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mizushima pulls his head out easily.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Mizushima looking to pass the guard.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Mizushima defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizushima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mizushima defends well.
Mizushima engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mizushima tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mizushima is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mizushima doesn't defend quickly enough and Gracie has managed to lock this one up! Can Mizushima escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gracie on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ricardo Gracie!
A very excited looking Ricardo Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gracie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gracie pushes off an throws an elbow but Moriarty leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Gracie decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Moriarty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moriarty has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Moriarty from controlling successfully.
Moriarty slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Moriarty stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Gracie has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Moriarty manages to get his head free but now Gracie has transitioned to an armbar! Moriarty grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Gracie! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Gracie!
An out of breath Ricardo 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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