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Event:
QFC Tournament 1038 Round 3
Date: Feb 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Tobak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tobak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobak being controlled here momentarily.
Tobak tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T1#
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tobak from controlling successfully.
Tobak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie is controlling Tobak's posture.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie is pulling down on Tobak's head. It's preventing any offense from Tobak, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Tobak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Tobak jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Gracie trying to control but Tobak is working from the bottom.
Gracie won't allow Tobak to sweep him here.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Tobak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gracie pulls Tobak in close to his closed guard and prevents Tobak from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Tobak drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tobak jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie controlling Tobak's posture.
Tobak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Let's hope that Gracie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tobak from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Tobak is proving a slippery customer.
Tobak throws a big right hand that misses.
Tobak is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tobak cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tobak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tobak from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tobak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tobak off to one side.
Tobak throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Tobak circles away.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Tobak.
#CL#
Tobak closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Tobak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Tobak gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Tobak dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Tobak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tobak misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tobak keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Tobak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tobak tries to pull guard but Gracie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tobak misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tobak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Tobak is trying to pull guard but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Tobak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tobak leaning against his opponent.
Gracie letting Tobak take a breather here.
Tobak seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Tobak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Tobak looking for a takedown. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tobak wants a takedown.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tobak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tobak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tobak jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tobak throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tobak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Tobak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tobak goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Tobak against the cage.
#T3#
Tobak is trying to break the clinch but Gracie is controlling him.
Tobak misses with an elbow strike.
Tobak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tobak is defending well.
Tobak pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tobak looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A low kick from Tobak is predictable there
and Gracie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Tobak keeps the fight on the outside.
Tobak thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tobak tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Tobak forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tobak is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks. #TD#
Tobak drags the fight down to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pupunha Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Gracie clinches.
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but Tobak keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tobak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tobak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tobak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Tobak darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Tobak into the cage. #T1##TD#
Tobak gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Tobak is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but Tobak passes into side control!
Tobak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Gracie is trying to control Tobak's posture but Tobak avoids it.
Tobak trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie struggling a bit here.#T2#
Tobak tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gracie stops Tobak from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is letting Tobak control him for a moment.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tobak connects with a decent elbow.
Tobak cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie is trying to control Tobak's posture but Tobak avoids it.
Tobak tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs. #T3#
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Tobak remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Tobak is keeping busy.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Tobak from advancing to side control.
Tobak is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Tobak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tobak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tobak has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Tobak showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tobak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Roman Tobak!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Roman Tobak!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Roman Tobak!
Roman Tobak wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1038 Round 2
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Konrad misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Konrad throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Konrad misses with a takedown
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Konrad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Konrad wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to control Konrad's posture but Konrad avoids it.
Gracie stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Gracie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Konrad on the ground.#SU2#
Konrad stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Konrad misses with a takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pupunha Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Konrad.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Konrad shoots in.
As Konrad looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Konrad just gets out of the way.
Konrad misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peter Konrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konrad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Konrad looks winded!
Konrad misses with a takedown
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Konrad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Konrad controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Konrad looking for a sweep. Not yet Konrad, not yet. #T3#
Gracie lands a couple of digs.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Konrad is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Konrad tries to stall but Gracie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Konrad napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Konrad prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Gracie controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Konrad blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pupunha Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Konrad misses with a takedown attempt
letting Gracie counter with a right hand. #TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Konrad sees it coming and defends easily.
Konrad trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Konrad avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Konrad looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Konrad manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Konrad working a defensive guard here.
Konrad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie is thwarting Konrad's attempts to control the position.
Gracie stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Konrad stuffs the takedown.
Konrad tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily#CL#
and Gracie moves into the clinch.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Konrad tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Konrad looks to move away, Gracie throws a big counter combo but Konrad just gets out of the way.
Pupunha Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Konrad.
Konrad is breathing heavily.
Konrad closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Konrad tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4##TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pupunha Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Konrad is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pupunha Gracie dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Konrad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Konrad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Konrad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Konrad controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konrad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie wanted to stand there but Konrad had control of the position. #SUB2#
Konrad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Konrad can do to turn this around?
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Konrad but Konrad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Konrad tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.#CL#
Gracie rushes Konrad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Konrad sprawls well.#T2#
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Konrad, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Konrad throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily. #CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Konrad stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL#
Gracie pushes Konrad up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Konrad avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Konrad continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pupunha Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konrad wants to break free but Gracie has control.
#BC#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Konrad closes the distance but Gracie moves to the side
and Gracie counters with a two punch combo.
Konrad fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a three punch combo that has Konrad backing up. Konrad nods at Gracie to acknowledge the strikes.#T4##TD#
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peter Konrad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pupunha Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pupunha Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Pupunha Gracie!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Pupunha Gracie!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Pupunha Gracie!
Pupunha Gracie wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1038 Round 1
Date: Feb 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
Tyson fails with the takedown.
Gracie is looking for the big counter here.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Tyson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Tyson rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Tyson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson shoots and misses #CL2#
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Tyson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gracie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Tyson.
Tyson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Tyson fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Tyson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Tyson is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tyson rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land. #BC2#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tyson!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy. #T3#
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tyson is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie cracks Tyson with a big right hand but Tyson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Tyson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
Gracie just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyson keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pupunha Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Tyson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tyson tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mike Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Tyson clinches.
Tyson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gracie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie is working for takedown but Tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tyson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gracie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tyson throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Tyson tries to clinch
and Gracie counters with a big head kick but Tyson shrugs it off. #CL#
Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Tyson, which made it look bad.
Tyson tries to clinch #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tyson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Gracie trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tyson has given up his back. Will we see Gracie going for some submissions?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Tyson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for the RNC. #T4#
Gracie keeps control of the position as Tyson tries to break free.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tyson doesn't escape.
Gracie is continuing to stall.
Gracie is trying to control but Tyson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Gracie trying to control but Tyson is having none of it.
Tyson working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Tyson is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie looking to control but Tyson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pupunha 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Tyson gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage. #CL2#
Gracie clinches.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Gracie. No joy for Tyson on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.#T1#
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tyson's efforts to push away.
Tyson has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Pupunha Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyson sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pupunha Gracie.
Tyson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyson thinking. #T2##CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Tyson throws a head punch that misses.
Tyson is trying to break free.
Tyson is trying to stall.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Tyson as Gracie shoots in.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tyson gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Tyson manages to retain guard.#T4#
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tyson controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Tyson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tyson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Tyson's guard.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Mike Tyson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pupunha 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!
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pupunha Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Pupunha Gracie!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Pupunha Gracie!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Pupunha Gracie!
Pupunha Gracie wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Mike Tyson stepped up to the mic, saying 'THE IRON WILL GET REVENGE '. |
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