Post by The Sandmen on Nov 26, 2013 22:26:32 GMT -5
Royce Gracie is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Chris Weidman looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Weidman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Weidman
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Weidman is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Weidman
Royce tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Weidman
Royce Gracie tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Weidman
Royce Gracie hooks Weidman's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Chris Weidman manages to kick Royce away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Royce
Weidman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Weidman misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce tries to close his guard around Weidman
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Royce
Weidman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Royce's being punished here!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Royce
Weidman fires a barrage of punches at Royce's head!
The punches go wide.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Weidman struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Weidman blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Royce
Royce measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Weidman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Royce
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Royce uses his forearms to block the impact!
Weidman clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Weidman spins out, but Royce Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Weidman is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some counter punches against Royce Gracie
land while he's on his bicycle.
Royce Gracie takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Royce Gracie!
Weidman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Royce Gracie swings...
hard impact to Weidman's face!
Weidman's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman attempts to cut off Royce with punches
Royce reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Right cheek
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chris Weidman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Weidman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Weidman
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Weidman's guard...
Royce Gracie is in Weidman open guard now
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Weidman quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Weidman's guard.
Weidman did not see that coming! Royce Gracie is in open guard over Weidman now.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman is moving on the ground...
Royce tries to counter Weidman's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Weidman
Royce tries to jump to side mount.
Chris Weidman closed his guard around Royce Gracie.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Royce Gracie looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Weidman tries to escape from the full mount...
Weidman struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Weidman measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Royce Gracie rolls Chris Weidman to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Royce is in rear mount over Weidman
Royce Gracie isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Weidman locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Royce Gracie unil he can pull his arm free! Royce lost his dominant position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Royce, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Royce has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chris Weidman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Weidman
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Weidman's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Royce
Royce is in open guard over Weidman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Weidman hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Weidman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Weidman climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Weidman is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Weidman decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Royce's guard.
Royce tries to fight back with his feet and Weidman just needs another plan now.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Chris Weidman's head...
It lands flush with Chris Weidman's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Royce climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Chris Weidman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Royce's chin
Weidman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Royce Gracie's punches
Weidman measures the resilience of Royce's chin with an uppercut while Royce lands some great crosses.
Royce's Chin is beginning to swell
Royce is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Royce Gracie hooks Weidman's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chris Weidman manages to kick Royce away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Royce
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Weidman looks to work from half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Royce
Chris Weidman pushes Royce's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Royce rolls and he's now on half guard over Chris Weidman. Nice reversal.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Weidman clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Weidman from the side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Weidman's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta allows Weidman time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Royce is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Crippling lock!
Royce is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Americana from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Weidman breaks free.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Royce Gracie isolates Chris Weidman's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Chris Weidman tries to hold onto his own arm but Royce Gracie breaks his grip and extends his arm for the tap!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (armbar) at 3:23 Round 2
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 8/9 (89%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/30 (30%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 371 s
Gracie with a win. That's nice for him.
Chris Weidman looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Weidman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Weidman
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Weidman is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Weidman
Royce tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 0:40 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Weidman
Royce Gracie tries to pass Chris Weidman's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Weidman
Royce Gracie hooks Weidman's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Chris Weidman manages to kick Royce away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Royce
Weidman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Weidman misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Royce tries to close his guard around Weidman
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Royce
Weidman positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Royce's being punished here!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Royce
Weidman fires a barrage of punches at Royce's head!
The punches go wide.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Weidman struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Weidman blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Royce's guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Royce
Royce measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Weidman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Royce
Royce tries to move on the ground and shows Chris Weidman a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Royce uses his forearms to block the impact!
Weidman clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Weidman spins out, but Royce Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Weidman is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Some counter punches against Royce Gracie
land while he's on his bicycle.
Royce Gracie takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Royce Gracie!
Weidman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Royce Gracie swings...
hard impact to Weidman's face!
Weidman's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman attempts to cut off Royce with punches
Royce reels from the strikes.
There is a small laceration on Royce Gracie's Right cheek
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Chris Weidman is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Weidman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Royce's side.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Weidman
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Chris Weidman's guard...
Royce Gracie is in Weidman open guard now
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman attempts a triangle from bottom! Royce Gracie slips out. Weidman quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Royce Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Weidman's guard.
Weidman did not see that coming! Royce Gracie is in open guard over Weidman now.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman is moving on the ground...
Royce tries to counter Weidman's moves on the ground.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Weidman
Royce tries to jump to side mount.
Chris Weidman closed his guard around Royce Gracie.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Royce Gracie looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Weidman tries to escape from the full mount...
Weidman struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Weidman measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Royce Gracie rolls Chris Weidman to his stomach and takes his back!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Royce is in rear mount over Weidman
Royce Gracie isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Weidman locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Royce Gracie unil he can pull his arm free! Royce lost his dominant position.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The round is for Royce, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Royce has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Chris Weidman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Weidman
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Weidman's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Royce
Royce is in open guard over Weidman... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Weidman hyper-extended his leg
You can see the pain reflected in Weidman's eyes...
Weidman rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Weidman climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Weidman is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Weidman decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Royce's guard.
Royce tries to fight back with his feet and Weidman just needs another plan now.
Chris Weidman gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Chris Weidman's head...
It lands flush with Chris Weidman's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Chris Weidman. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Royce climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Chris Weidman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Royce's chin
Weidman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Royce Gracie's punches
Weidman measures the resilience of Royce's chin with an uppercut while Royce lands some great crosses.
Royce's Chin is beginning to swell
Royce is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Royce Gracie hooks Weidman's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Chris Weidman manages to kick Royce away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over Royce
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Weidman looks to work from half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over Royce
Chris Weidman pushes Royce's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Royce rolls and he's now on half guard over Chris Weidman. Nice reversal.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Weidman clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Weidman from the side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Royce works on the ground with his fingers over Weidman's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta saw it!
Dan Miragliotta allows Weidman time to recover... The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Royce is holding Chris Weidman's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Chris Weidman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Crippling lock!
Royce is locking that Americana...
Crippling lock!
That Americana looks tight...
That Americana from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Americana from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Weidman breaks free.
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Royce Gracie isolates Chris Weidman's left arm looking for an armbar...
That armbar looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
That armbar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Chris Weidman tries to hold onto his own arm but Royce Gracie breaks his grip and extends his arm for the tap!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (armbar) at 3:23 Round 2
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 383 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 8/9 (89%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 9/30 (30%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 371 s
Gracie with a win. That's nice for him.