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Event:
Bots de Garra 149
Date: May 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rufino Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 13 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Suarez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Suarez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Suarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
Gracie prevents Suarez from improving his position.#T1#
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Suarez defends it.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Suarez defending well.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Suarez trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Suarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suarez is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Suarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Suarez 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: Gracie (0) vs (2) Suarez
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suarez trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #T4#
Suarez wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Suarez passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Suarez trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Suarez has control of the leg.
Suarez trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Suarez seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Suarez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Suarez trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Gracie trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Suarez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Suarez is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Suarez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Suarez
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.#T6#
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Suarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Suarez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Suarez fails to advance to Gracie's back. #SUB2#
Suarez looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well. #T7#
Suarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Suarez working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Suarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Suarez prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Suarez trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Suarez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T8##SUB2#
Suarez looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Suarez controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Suarez fails to move to back control.
Suarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. #T9##SUB2#
Suarez has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Suarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Suarez fails to take his opponent's back.
Suarez tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Suarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Suarez 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! Suarez extends the arm and Gracie is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felix Suarez!
After winning the bout, Felix Suarez 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:
Bots de Garra 148
Date: May 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 54 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rufino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiachna (0) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
Fiachna stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Fiachna is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fiachna is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.#T3#
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie controls the position.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Fiachna won't allow it.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Fiachna is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Gracie wants to control but Fiachna is keeping him busy.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (7) Gracie
Fiachna wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Fiachna can't escape the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Fiachna reaches up and pulls Gracie towards him, trying to control the position. Gracie manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Fiachna! Fiachna tries to roll over - now Gracie is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Fiachna has to tap out! Great work there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rufino Gracie!
Rufino Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 147
Date: May 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rufino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
OBrien forces Gracie back against the ropes and clinches.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but OBrien manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
OBrien works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Gracie
OBrien stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
OBrien 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.
OBrien preventing the sweep.
OBrien 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.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead OBrien has moved into half guard.
OBrien is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The 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.#T1#
Gracie trying to control here.
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
OBrien controlling the pace. #T2#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
OBrien keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie controlling the position for now.
OBrien trying to control the pace.
OBrien tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
OBrien slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Gracie won't allow OBrien to pass to mount.
OBrien is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
OBrien is controlling the pace.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #T4#
Gracie tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien content to control rather than advance.
OBrien 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. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (5) vs (0) Gracie
OBrien looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Gracie tries to hold on but OBrien postures up.
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OBrien avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
OBrien controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
OBrien continues to stall.
OBrien has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie wants to control but OBrien is having none of it.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (8) vs (0) Gracie#T7#
Will OBrien go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
OBrien biding his time, looking for the opening.
OBrien trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
OBrien slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - OBrien's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if OBrien 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.
OBrien has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (11) vs (0) Gracie#T9#
Gracie is looking to improve his position but OBrien isn't that keen on the idea.
OBrien controlling from mount.
Gracie has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (14) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the hands but OBrien breaks the grip.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
OBrien controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
#T10#
OBrien is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
OBrien has good solid back control here.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
OBrien is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
OBrien trying to control momentarily.
OBrien has good solid back control here.
OBrien tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
OBrien biding his time, controlling Gracie. #T12#
Gracie tries to roll but OBrien sticks to his back.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for OBrien to control.
OBrien slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gracie tries to break free.
OBrien is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off. #T13#
Gracie tries to roll but OBrien sticks to his back.
OBrien biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Gracie tries to escape but OBrien has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
OBrien just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
OBrien'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.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
OBrien biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by OBrien.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
After winning the bout, Lochlain OBrien 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:
DC 134: Harris v Babcock
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Azarola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by Azarola's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie lands a two punch combo.
Gracie scores with the left hand. Azarola knows he should have avoided that one.
Gracie tests Azarola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Azarola. Azarola obviously looking to wear him down.
Azarola throws a lazy head kick
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Azarola counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Azarola counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Azarola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gracie thuds a left hand into Azarola's body.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Azarola moves away and avoids it.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azarola.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Azarola's front leg but catches the back leg as Azarola tries to avoid it.
Azarola slips a straight right by Gracie.
Zigor Azarola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Azarola counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Azarola shakes it off.
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie jabs Azarola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Azarola throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
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!
Azarola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Azarola pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Azarola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Azarola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gracie avoids a kick to the body.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Azarola.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie scores with the left hand. Azarola knows he should have avoided that one.
Azarola walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Azarola gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A leg kick checked by Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Azarola avoids it well.
Azarola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azarola thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.#T3#
Azarola thows a leg kick but Gracie checks it #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Azarola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Azarola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Azarola takes one on the button.
Azarola throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufino Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Azarola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Azarola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Azarola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick by Azarola misses
and Gracie counters with a nice low kick that buckles Azarola's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azarola misses with a hook.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Azarola clinches. #T1#
Azarola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Azarola smiles and moves away.
Gracie dives in and grabs Azarola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Azarola pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Zigor Azarola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufino Gracie.
Gracie throws the left hand but Azarola avoids the punch easily.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Azarola.
Azarola punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie misses with a hook. Azarola ducked under it nicely.
Azarola fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gracie just manages to avoid it.
Azarola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Azarola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Azarola throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azarola!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Azarola's legs.
Azarola is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!#T2#
Azarola biding his time, looking for the opening.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Azarola gets his hands free.
Azarola really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
Gracie tries to break free.
#T3#
Gracie trying to control the action but Azarola just sinks the hooks in.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Zigor Azarola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie trying to control the action but Azarola just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Azarola gets his hands free.
Azarola trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
Azarola has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Azarola controls the position.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Azarola keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zigor Azarola 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#
Azarola motions for Gracie to come forward. Azarola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azarola misses with a looping right.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Azarola takes one to the side of the head.
Azarola throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Azarola misses its intended target.
Azarola swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Azarola looking for a sweep. Not yet Azarola, not yet.
Azarola pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azarola'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.#T1#
Azarola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVR#
Gracie looking to control.
Azarola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Azarola decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gracie, up you get!
Azarola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Gracie throws a jab when Azarola was well out of range.
Azarola scores with a hook.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Azarola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Azarola lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
Gracie checks a low kick from Azarola.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azarola avoids the body shot from Gracie.
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!
Gracie scores with the left hand. Azarola knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Gracie takes a swing at Azarola's ribcage but misses.
Rufino Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Azarola.
Azarola throws a head kick that misses.
Azarola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Azarola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Azarola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Azarola thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Azarola connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Gracie looks to move away, Azarola throws a big counter combo but Gracie just gets out of the way.#T4#
Azarola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Azarola moves into the clinch successfully.
Azarola cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Azarola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Azarola.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Azarola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Azarola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Azarola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zigor Azarola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Azarola 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zigor Azarola!
A victorious Zigor Azarola 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:
DC 124: Sitsongrit v Ellacuria
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Bottles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bottles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Henny Bottles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Bottles. Bottles maintains the clinch.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bottles just stands there and leans against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
#TD2#
Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bottles can't fight it off and eventually Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Bottles looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bottles trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bottles 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 prevents Bottles from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Bottles wants to control the position but Gracie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bottles wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Gracie.
Bottles tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bottles is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie landing punches. #SUB2#
Bottles defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie. #T2#
Bottles working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bottles can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Bottles to control.
Gracie landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bottles is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Bottles is squirming around nicely.
Bottles can't escape the position.
#T3#
The referee warns Bottles that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#Bottles is rocked!
Gracie lands a big elbow.
Oh Bottles is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bottles in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bottles to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufino Gracie!
Our winner, Rufino Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DC 118 Christmas Eve II
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reepo.
Reepo just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie lands with a slapping head kick.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reepo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reepo moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reepo stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reepo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jay Reepo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reepo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reepo manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Reepo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Reepo misses.
Reepo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
A big right from Reepo misses.
Reepo defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Reepo misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Reepo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reepo cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Reepo throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reepo keeps working.
Reepo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reepo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Reepo looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Reepo has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gracie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reepo!
Gracie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Reepo is trying desperately to improve position.
Reepo is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gracie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Gracie connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reepo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie with shots to the head and body - Reepo looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Gracie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reepo is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
Gracie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reepo looks a forlorn figure.
Gracie connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reepo taking shots to the head.
Reepo tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Reepo hang on?
Gracie breaks from Reepo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Reepo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reepo wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufino Gracie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reepo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reepo. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Reepo.
Reepo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Reepo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo tries to clinch but Gracie moves away
and Gracie counters with a low kick, right behind Reepo 's knee.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
Reepo swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Reepo avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Reepo misses its intended target. #T1#
Reepo throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reepo connects with a solid leg kick.
Reepo just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Jay Reepo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reepo.
Reepo scores with a shot to the body.
Reepo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reepo moves to clinch but Gracie breaks away
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reepo trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Reepo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Reepo tries to strike from the bottom.
Gracie works over Reepo with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie is in close to Reepo's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Reepo looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#SUB#
Reepo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie stacks Reepo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie!#T3#
Gracie cracks Reepo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Reepo is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Reepo regains half guard.
Reepo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Gracie. #SUB#
Reepo looking for submissions off his back.
Reepo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Reepo tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rufino Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reepo misses with a wild body shot.
Reepo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reepo throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reepo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reepo throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Reepo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reepo misses with a looping right.
Reepo throws a body shot but no joy.
Reepo throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Reepo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.#T1#
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Reepo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reepo on the side of the head.
Reepo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jay Reepo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reepo misses the jab.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Reepo avoids it with no problem.
Reepo misses with a straight right.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reepo can pounce on him.
#CL#
Reepo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reepo can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Reepo misses with a punch to the body.
Reepo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reepo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie looking for a takedown. #T2#
Reepo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reepo as Gracie tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reepo can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Reepo misses with a body punch.
Reepo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reepo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Reepo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reepo lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reepo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Reepo blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Gracie.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Reepo goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reepo throws out the jab. #T3#
Reepo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reepo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reepo lands a jab to the head.
Reepo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie defending well as Reepo loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reepo.
As Reepo backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Reepo manages to avoid it all.
Reepo throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Reepo misses the target.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reepo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reepo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reepo throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Reepo avoids it with no problem.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reepo tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie tries a quick counter leg kick but Reepo is wise to it.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Reepo.
Reepo throws a good cross that connects.
Reepo throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reepo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jay Reepo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Reepo backs off Gracie throws a huge counter combo but Reepo manages to avoid it all.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Reepo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rufino Gracie!
A very excited looking Rufino 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:
DC 112: Gora v Karjalainen
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Gotch blocks a jab.
Gotch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Gotch fights it but they end up in guard.
Gotch controlling Gracie's posture. #SUB#
Gotch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gotch controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Gotch defends it. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gotch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gotch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie works over Gotch with some ground and pound from guard.
Gotch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Gracie content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gotch has locked up a guillotine! Gotch's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gracie is holding on here and Gotch must be using up a lot of energy. Gracie has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gotch gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DC 102: Farman v McVicker
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Dee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dee.
Gracie feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
A shot to the body from Dee misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dee misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee throws a shot to the body.
Dee misses with a hook
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Dee misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Gracie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dee.#TD#
Dee gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Dee is keeping the position.
Gracie postures up in Dee's guard and throws a big left but Dee blocks it. #T2#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Dee keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dee keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Dee keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick by Dee misses
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Dee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie rushes Dee with punches - Dee moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Dee goes down! Gracie follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufino Gracie!
A relieved looking Rufino 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:
DC 97: Burdon v Ratt
Date: Oct 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Amadaus throws a head kick that half lands.
Amadaus throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Amadaus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Amadaus is out of range.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Amadaus's front leg but catches the back leg as Amadaus tries to avoid it.
Amadaus throws the kick towards the body but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Amadaus avoids it well and moves away.
Amadaus connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus tries a head kick but it misses.
Amadaus throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Amadaus lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Amadaus throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Amadaus.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Amadaus slips a straight right by Gracie.
Amadaus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gracie takes a step back to recover.
Amadaus lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Amadaus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amadaus counters with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Amadaus.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Amadaus.
Amadaus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Nevez Amadaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amadaus tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Amadaus throws a body kick that misses.
Amadaus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amadaus is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amadaus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Amadaus lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
#T3#
Amadaus throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie moves out of range as Amadaus strikes.
Amadaus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Amadaus.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie slips a straight right by Amadaus.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Amadaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Gracie tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amadaus throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Amadaus is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Gracie is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amadaus.
Amadaus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Amadaus throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Amadaus.
Amadaus lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Amadaus wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Amadaus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus dominated that 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.#R2#
Amadaus tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Amadaus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Amadaus throws a leg kick but Gracie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Amadaus is quick to defend against it.
Gracie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Nevez Amadaus has been cut.
Amadaus misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Amadaus throws a sloppy head kick
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amadaus throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a big slam. Amadaus looks out but Gracie is landing strikes to his unconscious opponent! Eventually the ref steps in to save Amadaus from any more punishment. A brutal conclusion to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Rufino Gracie!
A very excited looking Rufino 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:
DC 93: Gora V Singleton
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Dee tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Dee as he connects with a hook.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Dee displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dee scores with a spinning back kick!
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Dee.
Dee scores with a hook.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Dee throws a shot to the body.
Dee misses with a left hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Dee throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Dee finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dee.
Dee throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Dee misses with a jab to the body
and Dee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick from Dee lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gracie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Dee throws a lazy head kick
and Gracie counters with a good low kick that Dee was not able to check.
Dee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dee throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gracie counters with a huge left! Dee is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gracie isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dee from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufino Gracie!
Rufino 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:
DC 85
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Gotch throws a lazy uppercut
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Lou Gotch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gotch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gotch looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotch with a body shot.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Gotch's shoulder, as Gotch tries to avoid the shot.
Gotch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Gotch avoids it with no problem.
Gotch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a straight right hand.
Gotch misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Gotch is rocked!
Gotch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gracie with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotch loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gotch throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Gotch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Gotch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie misses with a hook. Gotch ducked under it nicely.
Gotch seems to have got his legs back now.
Gotch misses with the combination.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gotch.
Gotch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lou Gotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Gotch.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gotch throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gotch throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie is fighting to break Gotch's control of his arms but Gotch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie cracks Gotch with a solid left hand.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Gotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gotch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gotch 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 Gotch's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Gracie trying to advance position but Gotch counters by regaining guard.
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gotch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom.
Gracie keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gotch's head.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gotch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB#
Gotch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufino Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gotch throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Gotch ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Gotch.
Gotch throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gotch won't be happy with that.
Gotch is looking for a sweep.
Gracie trying to control the position but Gotch is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch being controlled for a moment.
Gotch parries the strikes from Gracie easily there. Gracie is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gotch to escape.
#T1#
Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Gotch manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gracie.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gotch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Gotch blocks nicely.
Rufino Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gotch's head. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gotch is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gotch gets full guard.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Gotch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Gotch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Gotch!#REVR##SU#
Gotch stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
Gotch connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.#T4#
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gotch throws a looping overhand right but Gracie ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotch throws out the jab.
Gotch misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Gotch finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
Gotch missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie swings for the body but Gotch moves out of range.
Gotch throws an off balance right hand
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gotch throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Gotch avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
Gotch throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotch misses with a combination
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufino Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Gotch - just one landing.
Gotch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gotch misses with a double jab.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gotch is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gotch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gotch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gotch misses with a left hand
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Gotch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Gotch avoids it with no problem.
Gotch misses with a straight right.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotch throws out the jab.
Gotch misses with a looping right.#T1#
Gotch fails to land with a series of punches.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lou Gotch is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gotch throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gracie counter with a right hand.
Gotch throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gotch was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gotch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Gotch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gotch misses with a double jab.
Gotch swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Gracie counters with a left hand that sends Gotch to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Lou Gotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gracie's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Gotch controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Gotch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead Gotch has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gotch wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Gotch 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 is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gotch. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gotch prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rufino 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufino Gracie!
Our winner, Rufino Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Badmon throws a right hand that misses
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Badmon shows good takedown defense.
Badmon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Badmon misses the jab.
Badmon needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#Badmon is rocked!
Badmon looks winded!
Badmon throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Badmon misses with a lunging right hand
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badmon is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Badmon misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Gracie counters by gaining double undehooks. He picks up Badmon and carries him across to his own corner. OH, that's a monster slam and Badmon is out cold! A brutal end to the fight and credit to Gracie for not following up with any more shots. He recognised that Badmon was out. Good sportsmanship.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Rufino Gracie!
Rufino Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 126 
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Green misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Green manages to circle out of the way.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Green's head back.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Green connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Green lands with a nice body punch.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Gracie throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Green uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Lester Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily. #T1##CL#
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Green misses with some punches.
Green throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Green wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Green is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gracie.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie has Green pressed against the cage, preventing Green from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Gracie postures up.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green trying to control the position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Green wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Green blocks nicely.
Green keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Green missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Green throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Green has his feet on Gracie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
Green throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lester Green will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
A slapping body kick lands there for Green.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Greens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Green misses with a hook.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Green is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Green throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Green is quick to defend against it.
Green looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Green scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheers as Green lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Gracie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Green lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Green gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gracie to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Green manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Green manages to break the clinch.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Green lands with a cross. #T2#
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!
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Green! But no joy.
Crunch! Green slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green.
Green misses with a wild combination.
Gracie takes one on the button.#T3#
Green takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie throws a low kick but Green avoids it.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Green.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Green avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
Green looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Green counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Green.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie tries to counter by clinching up but Green breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Green scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gracie lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Green.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Green throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Green breaks the clinch.
Green fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Green delivers a nice body kick.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Green avoids it well and moves away.
Green misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Green fights it but they end up in guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Green on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Green getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Green tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Green bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Green connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Gracie slips under a jab from Green.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.#T1##CL#
Green gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Green is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Green has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Green throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie scores with a nice hook to the head.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gracie looking to slow down the pace here.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Green avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
Green misses with a right hand #TD#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rufino Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Green 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.
Green keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Green keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Lester Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Green is not content to let Gracie control the position.
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. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie working over Green with some ground and pound. Green looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Green defending well though.
Gracie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
Green is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufino Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Green!
Lester Green 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:
RISE 122
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Son with a jab.
Son tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Son can pounce on him.
Gracie checks a low kick from Son.
A swing and a miss from Son.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Son misses with a two punch combination.
Son uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Son throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Son misses.
Gracie throws a low kick but Son moves out of range easily.
Son swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Son stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Son looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Son.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Son throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Son moves out of range of the strikes.
Son throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Son throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Son keeps it at a distance.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Son scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Son has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Son throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Son.
Son jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Son scores with a body shot.
Son misses with a low kick.
Gracie tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Son manages to circle out of the way.
Son thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Son is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Son smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Son looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Son throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Son misses the body punch #TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Son's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie stops Son from standing up.
Son is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie stops Son from standing up.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Son's head.
Son keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie stays in close to Son's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is in close to Son's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Son is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Son is keeping the position for now.
Son wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Son wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gracie manages to pass to side control.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Son is working away.
Son 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.
Son pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Son is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Son looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Son wants to get back to his feet.
Son tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gracie manages to move to mount!
Son is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#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 Son is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rufino Gracie!
Our winner, Rufino Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RISE 116
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Gracie.
A left lands for Gracie.
Breaker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Breaker throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Breaker.
Breaker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Breaker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gracie. Gracie obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Gracie gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Gracie as the two fighters clinch.
Gracie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Breaker backwards. #TD2#
Breaker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gracie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Breaker to the mat. Breaker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Breaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Breaker's legs - danger averted.
Breaker trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Breaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Breaker working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to Breaker's brow.
Breaker looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Breaker striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Breaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Breaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Breaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Breaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Breaker gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie distracts Breaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Breaker keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Breaker being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Breaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Breaker's head.
Breaker trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Breaker is trying to keep Gracie in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufino Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Breaker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gracie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Breaker. Breaker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Breaker avoids a kick to the body.
Breaker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Breaker gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Breaker regains guard.
#SUB#
Breaker working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#SUB#
Breaker working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
#T1#
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Breaker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Breaker is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breaker avoid being mounted?
Breaker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Breaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie wants to control but Breaker is keeping him busy.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Breaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Breaker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Breaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Breaker keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can.
Breaker tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is trying to control. Breaker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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 content to control rather than advance.
Breaker manages to get to full guard.
Breaker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Breaker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufino 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#
Sloppy strikes from Breaker. Those never looked like landing.
Breaker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gracie can pounce on him.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Breaker's head back.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Breaker's head.#CL2#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Come on Gracie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gracie lands a body punch. #TD2#
Gracie has clasped his hands together around Breaker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie trying to control the position but Breaker is working away.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Breaker is working away. #T1#
Breaker is looking for a sweep.
Breaker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Breaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is thwarting Breaker's attempts to control the position.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie is taking a breather. Breaker 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.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Breaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Breaker tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Breaker is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gracie jumps into side control!
Breaker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Breaker to take his back!
Breaker is trying to remain composed but Gracie is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4##SUB2#
Gracie sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Breaker taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rufino Gracie!
Rufino Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 109: Soto v Lee
Date: Oct 21, 2022 |
#R1#
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and Bloke counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bloke looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bloke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloke throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bloke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloke lands with a shot to the body.
Gracie moves out of range as Bloke strikes.
Gracie seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bloke's sensitive parts.
Bloke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloke throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely. #TD#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Bloke's guard.
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#
Bloke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Bloke looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Bloke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bloke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bloke looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie trying to control but Bloke is working from the bottom.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie is working Bloke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Bloke working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Bloke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gracie presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gracie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bloke tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Bloke keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie with good strikes from the mount here!
We've been hearing that Gracie has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gracie scoring with strikes but Bloke is staying in there.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Bloke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bloke can't escape the position.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bloke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T4#
Gracie lands a couple of good shots and Bloke has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bloke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
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!
Gracie is hanging on to Bloke's back as he tries to escape.
Bloke covers up after that shot from Gracie.
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Bloke is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bloke tries to break free.
Gracie punishes Bloke with strikes from the back mount.
Gracie is punishing Bloke with strikes - can he finish him?!#SUB#
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufino Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Gracie feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bloke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Bloke is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bloke looking for a kimura from the bottom but Gracie passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bloke can do to turn this around?
Bloke taking a bit of punishment here - Gracie scoring with strikes.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Bloke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Bloke is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bloke is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bloke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bloke is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie staying calm.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Bloke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie working the ground and pound from side control.
Gracie trying to control the action but Bloke is working from the bottom.
Bloke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bloke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Bloke is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Bloke is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie works his way into side control.
Bloke sneaks back into half guard.
Bloke is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie works his way into full mount!
Bloke regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Bloke taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufino Gracie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gracie defending well as Bloke loads up on a big left hand.
Bloke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bloke tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloke. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bloke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bloke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloke.
Bloke throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Bloke has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bloke can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie is keen to just control but Bloke is a slippery customer.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1##SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bloke has hold of Gracie's hands but Gracie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie wants to control but Bloke is keeping him busy.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gracie connects with a nice short shot to Bloke's temple.
Rufino Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie wants to control but Bloke is keeping him busy.
Gracie scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gracie working Bloke over with strikes. #T2##SUB2#
Bloke looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him!
Bloke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bloke taking shots to the head.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
Gracie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloke is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie cracks Bloke with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gracie punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bloke regains half guard.
Gracie is nestled in close to Bloke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Gracie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Bloke defends it.
Gracie wants to control but Bloke is keeping him busy.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Ground and pound from Gracie. #SUB2#
Bloke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie working Bloke over with strikes. #SUB2#
Bloke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chilli Bloke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Bloke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufino Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gracie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufino Gracie!
After winning the bout, Rufino 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie wants to counter with a clinch but Aldo pushes him away.
Aldo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Aldo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aldo trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aldo pulls his head out easily.
Aldo is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1##SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Aldo frees his head nicely. Oh but Gracie has switched to an armbar! Aldo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rufino Gracie! |
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