Post by The Sandmen on May 7, 2012 16:26:14 GMT -5
Meisha Tate! Meisha Tate! This is what the people are chanting here.
Kyra Gracie looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Meisha Tate raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Kyra Gracie and Meisha Tate touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
Tate is connecting with a few punches
Meisha Tate is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tate fires low kicks
punishing Gracie's legs repeatedly.
Meisha Tate tries a middle kick
Gracie blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
As the fight continues it seems that Meisha Tate is taking the best of the fight.
Brilliant combination from Meisha Tate
Gracie is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kyra Gracie!
Tate is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tate has a small cut in her Right cheek
Meisha Tate circles around Gracie
Tate tries to grapple
She puts Gracie in a double underhook!
Kyra Gracie pushes away Tate trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tate stumbles backwards and Kyra Gracie circles to get the center of the cage
Meisha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kyra Gracie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over Gracie
Tate throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kyra Gracie
Blocked by Gracie.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over Gracie
Meisha Tate is looking to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Meisha Tate gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gracie
Meisha Tate wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Meisha Tate can't find an opening in her opponent's guard!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gracie
Tate sits over her knees and pushes away Gracie's leg!
Meisha Tate is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Meisha Tate looks to pass to mount...
Tate slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kyra Gracie.
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Meisha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gracie blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Kyra Gracie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Meisha Tate that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Gracie's stops that one with her face! How is Gracie standing?!
Gracie's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kyra Gracie tries a hook to the body
and hits Tate's ribs hard
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Tate
Gracie tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Tate
Kyra Gracie pushes Tate's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gracie who is in full mount! Tate is in trouble now!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Meisha Tate gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie breaks the closed guard of Meisha Tate and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Gracie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Gracie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Meisha Tate.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls her over and takes her back!
Gracie is in rear mount over Tate
Tate has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Tate control.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Meisha Tate's guard...
Tate doesn't want to free her opponent and Gracie continues in closed guard
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Meisha Tate tries to take advantage...
Tate throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Gracie sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Meisha Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Tate launches a furious low kick!
Gracie blocks.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Gracie blocks and pushes her opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Meisha Tate is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kyra Gracie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Superb haymaker by Tate
that lands on Gracie's face like a cannon ball!
Gracie's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Meisha Tate closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Incredible haymaker from Meisha Tate!
It misses by a mile.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate tries a high kick!
Gracie was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off her head!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Meisha Tate
puts Gracie in a world of hurt!
Gracie's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Tate is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Meisha Tate
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Gracie wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Kyra Gracie pushes away Tate trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tate stumbles backwards and Kyra Gracie circles to get the center of the cage
A left hook from Tate
grazes the chin of Gracie.
Meisha Tate fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Kyra Gracie! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Tate has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
A right hand from Meisha Tate
surprises Gracie!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Gracie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tate stops that one with her ribs!
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate goes down.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Tate
Tate steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Tate tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Tate's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gracie blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Tate
Meisha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Meisha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Nice beating Meisha Tate has received.
Meisha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Gracie's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to escape from the full mount...
Gracie struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Tate knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Meisha Tate in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Gracie moves to shoot
but Meisha Tate delivers a knee that wrecks her!
Gracie has a small cut in her Chin
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches Meisha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Kyra Gracie tries to better her position on the ground...
Tate holds Kyra Gracie's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Tate tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Meisha Tate controls the situation despite Kyra Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gracie
Meisha Tate tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Meisha Tate manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Meisha Tate has seen better days.
Tate tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to escape from the full mount...
Meisha Tate is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Meisha Tate looks to pass to mount...
Tate slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kyra Gracie.
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Meisha Tate in her guard...
Meisha Tate rolls her over and takes her back!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie
Gracie has Tate controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Tate is unable to move under Gracie control.
Tate is trying to counter now!
Meisha Tate moves to better her position on the ground...
Meisha Tate viciously slams hammer blows to Gracie's face!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie
Gracie has given her back to Meisha Tate who is trying to get one hook in!
Meisha Tate has one hook in!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with one hook in
Tate has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gracie.
Nicely done! Tate now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Tate is looking to end this fight with strikes
She starts to pound away at Kyra Gracie, who is barely covering up!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Kyra Gracie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Tate's moves.
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Meisha Tate throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Gracie's face with those brutal elbows! Gracie needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Kyra Gracie seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Meisha Tate!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Tate is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Gracie, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Tate moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Meisha Tate tries to open Gracie's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Meisha Tate. Gracie is unable to cover herself now!
Gracie's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gracie has a small cut in her Forehead
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Gracie cornermen are yelling for her woman to escape from the ground as Tate can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Tate tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Gracie!
Tate has one of her arm over Kyra Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Tate tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Gracie!
Tate has one of her arm over Kyra Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Gracie is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Tate tries to use some of her tricky moves but Tate's is smart enough to counter her.
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Tate tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Gracie!
Gracie adopts the turtle defense and Tate is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Tate is looking to end this fight with strikes
She starts to pound away at Kyra Gracie, who is barely covering up!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Gracie was not intelligently defending herself!
Winner is Meisha Tate by TKO (GnP) at 4:13 Round 3
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 552 s
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 13/20 (65%)
Kicks 7/9 (78%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 28/46 (61%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 552 s
Gracie had a hard time getting things (any things) done today. Tate came out, destroyed her, then went home to make some home made cookies. All before Gracie realized she was in a fight, it seems. We're kinda disappointed with Kyra, as she started to show some potential. We'll see how her team feels about her after this fight, going forward.
Kyra Gracie looks like she's feeling the pressure.
Meisha Tate raises her fists in her corner. She seems confident.
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 her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Kyra Gracie and Meisha Tate touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The two exchange wildly
Tate is connecting with a few punches
Meisha Tate is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tate fires low kicks
punishing Gracie's legs repeatedly.
Meisha Tate tries a middle kick
Gracie blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
As the fight continues it seems that Meisha Tate is taking the best of the fight.
Brilliant combination from Meisha Tate
Gracie is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kyra Gracie!
Tate is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Tate has a small cut in her Right cheek
Meisha Tate circles around Gracie
Tate tries to grapple
She puts Gracie in a double underhook!
Kyra Gracie pushes away Tate trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tate stumbles backwards and Kyra Gracie circles to get the center of the cage
Meisha Tate shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kyra Gracie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Tate into her guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over Gracie
Tate throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kyra Gracie
Blocked by Gracie.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Meisha Tate is in closed guard over Gracie
Meisha Tate is looking to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Meisha Tate gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gracie
Meisha Tate wants to finish her opponent on the ground
Meisha Tate can't find an opening in her opponent's guard!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gracie
Tate sits over her knees and pushes away Gracie's leg!
Meisha Tate is able to put away her leg and then jumps to side mount.
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Meisha Tate looks to pass to mount...
Tate slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kyra Gracie.
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Meisha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gracie blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Kyra Gracie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Meisha Tate that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Gracie's stops that one with her face! How is Gracie standing?!
Gracie's Nose is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kyra Gracie tries a hook to the body
and hits Tate's ribs hard
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Meisha Tate didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Tate
Gracie tries to improve position.
She frees a leg.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Tate
Kyra Gracie pushes Tate's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gracie who is in full mount! Tate is in trouble now!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Meisha Tate gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie breaks the closed guard of Meisha Tate and moves to half guard
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Gracie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Meisha Tate
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Gracie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Meisha Tate.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Meisha Tate
Meisha Tate tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls her over and takes her back!
Gracie is in rear mount over Tate
Tate has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Gracie is unable to move under Tate control.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Meisha Tate's guard...
Tate doesn't want to free her opponent and Gracie continues in closed guard
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and Meisha Tate tries to take advantage...
Tate throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Kyra Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Manchester Evening News Arena (Manchester, United Kingdom) are cheering for the fighters.
Tate jumps over her opponent and tries to grapple
Gracie sees what was coming and ducks under her opponent and moves aside
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Meisha Tate can end the fight with her ground and pound.
Tate launches a furious low kick!
Gracie blocks.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Gracie blocks and pushes her opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Meisha Tate is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kyra Gracie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Superb haymaker by Tate
that lands on Gracie's face like a cannon ball!
Gracie's Mouth is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Meisha Tate closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Incredible haymaker from Meisha Tate!
It misses by a mile.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate tries a high kick!
Gracie was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off her head!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Meisha Tate
puts Gracie in a world of hurt!
Gracie's Right cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Tate is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Meisha Tate
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Gracie wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. She shoves herself over her opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Kyra Gracie pushes away Tate trying to keep the fight at striking range
Tate stumbles backwards and Kyra Gracie circles to get the center of the cage
A left hook from Tate
grazes the chin of Gracie.
Meisha Tate fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Kyra Gracie! I'm sure that her liver will be sore tomorrow.
Tate has some bruises after a few exchanges with her opponent.
A right hand from Meisha Tate
surprises Gracie!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Gracie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Tate stops that one with her ribs!
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Tate goes down.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Tate
Tate steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Tate tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Tate's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gracie blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Tate
Meisha Tate attempts to move to full guard
Meisha Tate manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Tate measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Nice beating Meisha Tate has received.
Meisha Tate tries to better her position on the ground...
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Meisha Tate launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Gracie's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to escape from the full mount...
Gracie struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Tate knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Meisha Tate in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Gracie moves to shoot
but Meisha Tate delivers a knee that wrecks her!
Gracie has a small cut in her Chin
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches Meisha Tate's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Kyra Gracie tries to better her position on the ground...
Tate holds Kyra Gracie's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Tate
Gracie is in closed guard... Tate tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Tate tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Meisha Tate controls the situation despite Kyra Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Meisha Tate is in half guard over Gracie
Meisha Tate tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Meisha Tate manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Meisha Tate has seen better days.
Tate tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to escape from the full mount...
Meisha Tate is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Meisha Tate is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Meisha Tate looks to pass to mount...
Tate slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kyra Gracie.
Meisha Tate is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Meisha Tate in her guard...
Meisha Tate rolls her over and takes her back!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie
Gracie has Tate controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Tate is unable to move under Gracie control.
Tate is trying to counter now!
Meisha Tate moves to better her position on the ground...
Meisha Tate viciously slams hammer blows to Gracie's face!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie
Gracie has given her back to Meisha Tate who is trying to get one hook in!
Meisha Tate has one hook in!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with one hook in
Tate has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If she succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gracie.
Nicely done! Tate now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Tate is looking to end this fight with strikes
She starts to pound away at Kyra Gracie, who is barely covering up!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Kyra Gracie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Tate's moves.
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Meisha Tate throws down elbows...
She's tearing up Gracie's face with those brutal elbows! Gracie needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Kyra Gracie seems hurt! She stumbles backwards and she's an easy target for Meisha Tate!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Tate is in rear mount with two hooks in! She is working on a desperate Gracie, who tries to defend herself and escape from that position.
Tate moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Meisha Tate tries to open Gracie's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Meisha Tate. Gracie is unable to cover herself now!
Gracie's Forehead is bruised after the punishement she's received!
Gracie has a small cut in her Forehead
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Gracie cornermen are yelling for her woman to escape from the ground as Tate can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give her the chance.
Tate tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Gracie!
Tate has one of her arm over Kyra Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Tate tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Gracie!
Tate has one of her arm over Kyra Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Gracie is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Tate tries to use some of her tricky moves but Tate's is smart enough to counter her.
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Tate works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Tate tenatively looks for a way to finish her opponent! This is a nightmare for Gracie!
Gracie adopts the turtle defense and Tate is ready to make her way to the victory with a round of punches!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Tate is in rear mount over Gracie with two hooks in
Tate is looking to end this fight with strikes
She starts to pound away at Kyra Gracie, who is barely covering up!
John McCarthy has seen enough! The fight is over! Gracie was not intelligently defending herself!
Winner is Meisha Tate by TKO (GnP) at 4:13 Round 3
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 552 s
Statistics: Meisha Tate
Punches 13/20 (65%)
Kicks 7/9 (78%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 28/46 (61%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 552 s
Gracie had a hard time getting things (any things) done today. Tate came out, destroyed her, then went home to make some home made cookies. All before Gracie realized she was in a fight, it seems. We're kinda disappointed with Kyra, as she started to show some potential. We'll see how her team feels about her after this fight, going forward.