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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Gracie Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bitok swivels and escapes.
Bitok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gracie Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bitok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Gracie Jr gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr has an Americana. Bitok didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie Jr is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie Jr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Neymar Gracie Jr!
Neymar Gracie Jr opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Amiga looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gracie Jr gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Amiga is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gracie Jr lets go of the hold and Amiga can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Neymar Gracie Jr!
A determined Neymar Gracie Jr didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Gracie Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Alexander was covering up waiting for the punch and Gracie Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Alexander working for a triangle but Gracie Jr defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gracie Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alexander pulls Gracie Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Alexander looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr stands and throws Alexander's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alexander is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Gracie Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Alexander is defending well. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alexander really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Alexander is trying to get back to half guard.
Alexander prevents Gracie Jr from moving into mount. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gracie Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alexander tries to buck Gracie Jr off but Gracie Jr is having none of it.#T2##SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alexander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alexander is trying to control Gracie Jr's posture but Gracie Jr avoids it. #T3##SUB#
Gracie Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Alexander's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alexander tries to bench press Gracie Jr off him but Gracie Jr keeps the position.
Alexander is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie Jr swings around for an armbar but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie Jr's guard.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexander is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB#
Gracie Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Alexander got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alexander has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie Jr's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gracie Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Gracie Jr is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gracie Jr has his foot on Alexander's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexander works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander trying to control but Gracie Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexander gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neymar Gracie Jr dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Alexander gets caught flat footed, as Gracie Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gracie Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Gracie Jr drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Gracie Jr off! Gracie Jr jumps back into Alexander's guard. #SUB#
Gracie Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr forces his way into half guard.
Alexander is trying to maintain the position but Gracie Jr is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alexander is just riding it out for now. Gracie Jr eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Alexander is trying to maintain the position but Gracie Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie Jr in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alexander tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gracie Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Neymar Gracie Jr!
Neymar Gracie Jr took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Neymar Gracie Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; No Way!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Way gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Way ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Way no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Way is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Way has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie Jr (0) vs (2) Way
Gracie Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie Jr, not yet.
Way content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Way stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Way is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Gracie Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie Jr'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.
Way trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Way forces his way into half guard.
Gracie Jr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Way has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie Jr (0) vs (5) Way
Gracie Jr is looking to improve his position but Way isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Way tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie Jr tries to lock up and control but Way gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Gracie Jr tries to hold on but Way postures up.
Way controlling from mount.
Gracie Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Way has a good base and remains in mount.
Way controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Way jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie Jr tries to bench press Way off him but Way keeps the position. #SUB2#
Way is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Gracie Jr regains half guard.
Gracie Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Way seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Way thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Way has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Gracie Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Way controls the pace.
Gracie Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie Jr, not yet.
Way controlling from the top position.
Gracie Jr wants to hit a sweep here but Way passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie Jr there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie Jr (0) vs (8) Way#T6#
Way tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Way controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Way working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie Jr is in no mood to give up.
Gracie Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Way seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Gracie Jr tries to roll over but Way keeps him under control.
Way performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Way seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie Jr wants to improve his position but Way is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Way working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T8#
Way not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Way is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie Jr is pressing down on Way's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Way controlling from the top position.
Gracie Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Way controlling from the top position. #T9#
Way works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie Jr is trying to control but can't.
Gracie Jr wants to improve his position but Way is controlling well.
Way perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Way.
Gracie Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Way has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie Jr (0) vs (11) Way#T10#
Gracie Jr tries to bench press Way off him but Way keeps the position.
Gracie Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Way controlling the position.
Way's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie Jr wants to control but Way postures up.#T11#
Gracie Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Way controlling the position.
Gracie Jr tries to improve position but can't.
Way is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gracie Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Way keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Way stalls from top position.#T12#
More stalling from Way.
Gracie Jr tries to bench press Way off him but Way keeps the position.
Way advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie Jr (0) vs (13) Way
Gracie Jr regains half guard.
Gracie Jr is looking for a sweep. Way is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Way controlling the action here. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Way is stalling in the full guard.
Way trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Way is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Gracie Jr is trying to keep Way in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie Jr wants to improve his position but instead Way has moved into half guard.
Gracie Jr tries to roll over but Way keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Way wins on points by 13 to 0.
No Way made sure to mention his sponsor, MKFC in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Neymar Gracie Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Shields closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie Jr quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie Jr (0) vs (2) Shields
Gracie Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shields's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shields's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie Jr (4) vs (2) Shields#SUB#
Shields won't enjoy being in this position. Gracie Jr looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Shields is tapping - it's over boys! Gracie Jr picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neymar Gracie Jr!
In defeat, Jake Shields stepped up to the mic, saying 'As long as you're open-minded you can learn stuff from anyone.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sutton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sutton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sutton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sutton trying to control the action but Gracie Jr is working from the bottom.
Gracie Jr manages to get to full guard.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sutton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gracie Jr won't allow Sutton to sweep him here. #T1#
Sutton is trying to control the position but Gracie Jr postures up. #SUB#
Gracie Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sutton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sutton wants to sweep but no luck.
Sutton can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Sutton is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie Jr.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sutton defends it well. #T2#
Sutton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gracie Jr 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.
Sutton is trying to maintain the position but Gracie Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sutton is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gracie Jr is staying active.#SUB#
Gracie Jr seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sutton is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Neymar Gracie Jr! |
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Event:
AFC 7: Adlehyde vs Grayson
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie Jr has his hands on Anderson's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Gracie Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Anderson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie Jr! #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson sneaks back into half guard.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Gracie Jr in his half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gracie Jr moves nicely into side control. #T1##SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Gracie Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Gracie Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Anderson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Anderson tries to buck Gracie Jr off but Gracie Jr is having none of it.#SUB#
Gracie Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anderson tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie Jr works to advance to full mount. Anderson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Gracie Jr trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Gracie Jr maintains control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Anderson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Gracie Jr locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Anderson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neymar Gracie Jr! |
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Event:
AFC 1: Shoemaker vs Faller
Date: Apr 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Miranda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miranda taking a breather here.
Miranda working away.
Gracie Jr is looking for a sweep.
Gracie Jr is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Miranda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Gracie Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miranda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie Jr is tightening it up a little... Miranda has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Miranda reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Miranda taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Neymar Gracie Jr!
Landon Miranda spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey, good fight man'. |
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