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Event:
TOF 97
Date: Apr 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Yama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yama has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yama.
Yama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Yama drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
#TD2#
Yama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gracie regains guard.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Yama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yama defends it well.
Yama gets full guard.#SUB2#
Yama 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. #SUB2#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Yama's legs - danger averted.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yama wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama pulls Gracie in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yama is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Yama won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Yama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yama is one step ahead there.
Yama pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Yama is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yama goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#SUB2#
Yama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Yama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Yama is retaining full guard. #T4#
Yama looking for a sweep. Not yet Yama, not yet.
Yama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yama managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Yama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5#
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Yama blocks nicely.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yama controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie pushes down on Yama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Yama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Yama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Yama prevents Gracie from improving position. #T6#
Yama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yama defending well though.
Yama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Yama is defending it quite comfortably.
Yama wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Yama is trying to control but can't.
Yama keeping hold of Gracie's head, controlling as best he can. #T7#
Gracie working Yama over with strikes.
Yama is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie postures up in Yama's guard and throws a big left but Yama blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yama is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yama's guard. #REVR#
Yama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Yama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie postures up in Yama's guard and throws a big left but Yama blocks it. #T8#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Yama keeps moving.
Yama trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Yama 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. #T9##SUB2#
Yama is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yama is keeping the position for now.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Yama has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Yama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Yama has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Yama is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Yama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yama is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Yama controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Yama from controlling successfully.
Yama lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Yama tries to pass.
Yama trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie pulls Yama in close to his closed guard and prevents Yama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yama advances to half guard.
Yama lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Yama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yama lands with a punch from half guard.
Yama looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Yama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Yama is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yama. #SUB2#
Yama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Yama eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is not content to let Yama control the position.
Yama throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie controls Yama momentarily but Yama frees himself.
Yama is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama chips away with some ground and pound.
Yama throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Yama is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T5#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yama is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yama.
Yama wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Yama wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yama stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yama lands a nice forearm strike. #T6#
Gracie prevents Yama from moving into mount.
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Yama has mounted him!
Yama lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yama cracks Gracie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yama postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gracie badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Yama around the waist but Yama pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Yama is the winner by TKO! Yama jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotetsu Yama!
A relieved looking Kotetsu Yama 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:
TOF 89
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Berluscrawny throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Berluscrawny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie won't allow Berluscrawny to get back to his feet.
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 has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Berluscrawny wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Berluscrawny misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Gracie counters by clinching up.
Berluscrawny has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Berluscrawny wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Berluscrawny breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Berluscrawny scores with a four punch combination!
Berluscrawny lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Berluscrawny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Berluscrawny misses with a head kick.
Berluscrawny throws a low kick but Gracie moves out of range easily.
Berluscrawny throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berluscrawny's guard.
Berluscrawny is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control.
#T2##REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Berluscrawny's head but Berluscrawny avoids it well.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Berluscrawny is avoiding damage well.
Berluscrawny is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Berluscrawny is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Berluscrawny sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Gracie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.
Berluscrawny is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T3#
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Berluscrawny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie throws a strike aimed at the side of Berluscrawny's head but Berluscrawny avoids it well.
Gracie prevents Berluscrawny from escaping the position.#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Berluscrawny is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berluscrawny is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Berluscrawny is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
An elbow from Gracie crashes against the mat.
#T4#
Gracie prevents Berluscrawny from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berluscrawny has escaped the position, nice work there.
Berluscrawny is trying to get back to his feet.
Berluscrawny managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Berluscrawny is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Berluscrawny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Berluscrawny avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Gracie. #T5#
Berluscrawny is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berluscrawny keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
We've been informed that Berluscrawny has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Berluscrawny is trying to buck Gracie off.#SUB#
Gracie is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Berluscrawny looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gracie gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Berluscrawny is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gracie lets go of the hold and Berluscrawny can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ralfe Gracie!
After winning the bout, Ralfe 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:
TOF 77
Date: Feb 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Tolbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolbert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tolbert connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Tolbert digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Tolbert.
Tolbert scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Tolbert counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Tolbert has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Tolbert moved away.
Tolbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Darren Tolbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Tolbert is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
Tolbert throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Tolbert throws a big shot that misses.
Tolbert just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tolbert moves away.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Tolbert misses with a straight right.
Gracie throws a hook but Tolbert avoids it easily.
Tolbert throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Tolbert misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Tolbert lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Tolbert connects with the punch.
Tolbert misses with a combination
#TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tolbert tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Gracie manages to move to mount!
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie trying to control but Tolbert is having none of it.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Tolbert is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tolbert to take his back!
Gracie is looking to control Tolbert but Tolbert is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gracie misses with punches from the back.
Gracie is not going to allow Tolbert to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Gracie misses with punches from the back.
Tolbert wants to escape the position.
Gracie missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gracie tightening his grip on Tolbert, looking for the choke.
Gracie misses with an elbow to the head.
Gracie lands a shot to the head.
Gracie is trying to stick to Tolbert's back but Tolbert is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tolbert.
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.#T4#
Tolbert stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Tolbert from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolbert is one step ahead there.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tolbert controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Tolbert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tolbert defends well.
Tolbert throws a big right hand that misses.
Tolbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Tolbert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Tolbert slips an elbow through the middle.#T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolbert is one step ahead there.
Tolbert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tolbert distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tolbert controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tolbert throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Tolbert throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Tolbert moves away and avoids it.
Tolbert stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T7#
A big right from Tolbert misses.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Tolbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tolbert! But no joy.
Tolbert misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Tolbert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tolbert throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Tolbert.
A jab from Tolbert misses.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tolbert scores with a hook.
Tolbert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Tolbert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T8#
Tolbert avoids a kick to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tolbert. #ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Tolbert cracks Gracie with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gracie tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Tolbert pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gracie is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Tolbert!
Darren Tolbert thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TOF 69
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Norseson cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Norseson throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Norseson scores with a nice right hand.
Norseson throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Norseson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Norseson against the cage but Norseson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Norseson throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Norseson misses the shot to the body.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norseson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Norseson misses with a straight right.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Gracie needs to keep his hands up - Norseson had a free shot at his head there.
Norseson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Norseson scores with a jab to the head.
Norseson throws a body shot but no joy.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Norseson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Norseson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Hands Norseson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norseson throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Norseson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Norseson sets himself, and Gracie steps forward looking for the clinch! Norseson avoids it this time.
Norseson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Norseson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norseson misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Norseson wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Norseson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Norseson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Norseson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Norseson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ralfe Gracie!
A victorious Ralfe Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TOF 66
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Evans misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from Evans.
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Evans avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Evans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Gracie has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Evans can't break the clinch.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gracie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the cage.#TD2#
Evans has picked Gracie up - he's going for a ride! Evans dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evans preventing the sweep.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evans's guard. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Evans trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Evans is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position. #T1##SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.#ES2#
Evans pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Evans throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Evans throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans connects with a superb combination that knocks Gracie out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Evans before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Flash Evans!
A very excited looking Flash Evans rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ibarra to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ibarra wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Ibarra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Ibarra defends easily.
Ibarra trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ibarra manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie stops Ibarra from standing up.
Ibarra keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ibarra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ibarra pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Ibarra lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Ibarra would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ibarra manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ibarra is trying to improve his position.
Gracie throws an elbow but Ibarra slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ibarra is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ibarra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Ibarra tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie misses with the ground and pound.
Ibarra wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Ibarra is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Ibarra's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibarra 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.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ibarra wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ibarra 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.
Ibarra is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibarra wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ibarra keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ibarra is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Ibarra saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralfe Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Ibarra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Ibarra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ibarra tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ralfe Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ibarra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie is tightening it up a little... Ibarra has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ibarra reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ibarra taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ralfe Gracie!
Ralfe 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Manson throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Manson breaks from the clinch.
Manson misses the jab.
Gracie throws a poor cross that misses
and Manson counters with a nice body kick.
Perry Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie moves out of range as Manson strikes.
Jab from Manson.
Manson misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Manson tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Manson throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Manson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.#T1#
Gracie trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manson trying to control the position.
Gracie is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manson looking for a sweep. Not yet Manson, not yet.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Manson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
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.#SUB#
Manson 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.
Manson is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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#
Manson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Manson up and slammed him! Manson can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control!
Manson is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Manson is looking for a sweep.
Manson manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Manson is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie is keen to just control but Manson is a slippery customer.
Manson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Gracie tries to escape but Manson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Manson looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Manson's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Manson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Manson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Manson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Manson.
Gracie controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ralfe Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A shot to the body from Manson misses #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Manson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Manson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Manson wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Manson working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Manson is looking to escape.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Manson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Manson has recovered full guard.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses. Manson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Manson!#REVR#
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie stays in close to Manson's body and controls the position.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manson can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Manson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie looks to land a strike but Manson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T3#
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Manson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Manson's legs - danger averted.
Gracie landing some decent shots from guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving. #SUB#
Manson 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. #SUB#
Manson is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manson taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Gracie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ralfe Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manson is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gracie throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but Manson is working away.
Manson tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie lands a few punches from side control.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manson is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralfe Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Manson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters circling a little - Manson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Manson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gracie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Manson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manson is trying to push Gracie away but Gracie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson blocks an uppercut.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Manson controls his hands.
Gracie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Manson.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Manson.
Manson tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
A hook to the body from Manson.
#BC#
Manson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manson. Manson obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL2#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Manson against the cage.
Gracie stalls.
Manson working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Manson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Perry Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralfe Gracie.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gracie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Gracie's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gracie controlling the action here for a moment.
Manson scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
A short uppercut from Manson.
Manson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Manson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Manson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gracie stalling against the cage.
Gracie jumps guard but Manson stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Manson working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Gracie just leaning against Manson, taking a breather.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Manson.
Manson is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Manson.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manson is keeping busy.#BC#
Manson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Perry Manson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie has Manson pressed against the cage, preventing Manson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Manson is trying to break free.
Gracie keeps control of Manson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ralfe Gracie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Manson misses with the head strike.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manson wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Gracie blocks a body shot from Manson. #TD2#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T4##SUB#
Manson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Manson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Manson looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ralfe Gracie.
I've got Gracie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ralfe Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Ralfe Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Perry Manson had this to say: 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger 🔥'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
#R1#
World Citizen lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD#
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but World Citizen keeps moving.
World Citizen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but World Citizen defends it.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
World Citizen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Gracie is nestled in close to World Citizen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but World Citizen sees it coming and defends easily.
World Citizen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
World Citizen wants to control the action here but instead Gracie manages to pass to full mount! #T2#
Gracie throws some wild stikes that World Citizen manages to avoid easily.
Gracie looking to control but World Citizen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
World Citizen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie misses with a head shot.
World Citizen 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.
World Citizen reaches up and holds on to Gracie to control the position.
Gracie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. World Citizen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Poor strikes thrown by Gracie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB#
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… World Citizen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by World Citizen and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
World Citizen is not content to let Gracie control the position. #T3#
Gracie controls the position from side control.
World Citizen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gracie.
Gracie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but World Citizen is avoiding damage well.
Gracie trying to control the action but World Citizen is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on World Citizen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie working the ground and pound but World Citizen is defending the strikes.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but World Citizen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gracie trying to control the position but World Citizen is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie wants to control but World Citizen is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but World Citizen is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralfe Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into World Citizen's guard.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie trying to control but World Citizen is working from the bottom.
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 trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
World Citizen keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
World Citizen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
World Citizen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
World Citizen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie tries to clinch but World Citizen is having none of it.
World Citizen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gracie throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie misses with a hook.
World Citizen throws a big counter head kick but Gracie avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and pushes World Citizen back into the cage.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Gracie jumps guard and drags World Citizen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ralfe Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gracie is trying to keep World Citizen in close.
World Citizen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
World Citizen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
World Citizen throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from World Citizen enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. World Citizen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if World Citizen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but World Citizen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gracie controls World Citizen momentarily but World Citizen frees himself. #T4#
World Citizen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Gracie has his foot on World Citizen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. World Citizen works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
World Citizen trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralfe Gracie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
World Citizen lands a head kick. Gracie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
World Citizen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
World Citizen misses with a looping right.#CL#
Gracie rushes World Citizen and presses him up against the cage.
World Citizen lands an uppercut.
Gracie jumps guard but World Citizen stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gracie stalling against the cage.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but World Citizen uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working aggressively here.
World Citizen tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
World Citizen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gracie leaning his opponent against the cage.#T1#
World Citizen scores with a nice hook to the head.
World Citizen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
World Citizen throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie misses with some punches.
World Citizen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by World Citizen. #TD#
Gracie decides to pull guard.
World Citizen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
World Citizen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. World Citizen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
World Citizen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
World Citizen trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is controlling World Citizen's posture.#T3##SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. World Citizen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
World Citizen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie wants to sweep here but World Citizen controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
World Citizen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
World Citizen throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in World Citizen's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. World Citizen is keeping the position for now.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
World Citizen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. World Citizen is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that World Citizen can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to control from the top but World Citizen keeps moving.
Nico World Citizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but World Citizen is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralfe 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralfe Gracie!
A relieved looking Ralfe Gracie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gonzales is defended easily by Gracie.#TD#
Gonzales closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Gonzales getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Gonzales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gonzales seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzales throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Gonzales is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Gonzales is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Gonzales sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though.
Gonzales throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonzales.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gonzales thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Gonzales is tapping! Great win for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ralfe Gracie!
A victorious Ralfe Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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