Post by xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club on Apr 15, 2016 11:29:51 GMT -5
Renzo Gracie raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
Rafael Natal glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Low kick by Renzo Gracie to maintain his distance.
That hits Rafael Natal's ankle
Natal wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Renzo Gracie shoots and grab Rafael Natal's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Renzo scoop up Rafael Natal's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Natal to the mat
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Natal
Natal tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo Gracie is looking to pass Rafael Natal's guard...
Rafael Natal has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo Gracie looks to posture up and open Rafael Natal's guard...
Rafael Natal has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo Gracie is looking to pass Rafael Natal's guard...
Renzo Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Natal
Rafael Natal attempts to move to full guard
Rafael Natal manages to switch to full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Natal
Renzo gets a good position on the ground. ..
Natal holds Renzo Gracie arms and counters his opponent punches.
Natal is trying to counter now!
Natal tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo Gracie throws a flurry of punches at Natal...
A lot of them are hitting Natal's face
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Rafael Natal launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Renzo tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo Gracie looks to posture up and open Rafael Natal's guard...
Rafael Natal has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo is in closed guard... Natal tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Natal knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Natal is trying to counter now!
Natal tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Renzo struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Natal knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Renzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael Natal to fight back!
Rafael Natal tries to better his position on the ground...
Renzo Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Renzo struggles on the ground and tries to break Rafael Natal's guard...
Natal doesn't want to free his opponent and Renzo continues in closed guard
Renzo misses a step and Rafael Natal sees an opportunity to counter him!
Renzo is in closed guard... Natal tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Renzo Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Natal!
Nice move by Renzo who clinches and pushes Natal against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Natal struggles and launches a few punches to Renzo's head
Those punches are hitting! Renzo covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Renzo pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Natal easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Shovel hook by Rafael Natal
goes nowhere.
Rafael Natal gets sloppy and Renzo Gracie tries to take advantage...
Renzo Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Renzo Gracie catches Rafael Natal's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Renzo.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo is in closed guard... Natal tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Natal tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rafael Natal controls the situation despite Renzo Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to escape from the full mount...
Renzo struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Renzo Gracie work his BJJ game.
Renzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rafael Natal pushes Renzo Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Rafael Natal looks to counter!
Natal suddenly holds Renzo Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Renzo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rafael Natal!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Renzo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rafael Natal holds Renzo Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Renzo misses a step and Rafael Natal sees an opportunity to counter him!
Renzo is in closed guard... Natal tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Mario Yamasaki 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 venue are cheering for the fighters.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Tremendous strikes from Natal!
Some big punches are landing!
Renzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie paws at Natal.
Natal answers with solid punches!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Renzo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Renzo is clinching with Natal.
The fighters are clinching.
Renzo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rafael Natal embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Renzo who put distance between them
Natal jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rafael Natal pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rafael Natal tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Natal circles out and slips free of Renzo Gracie's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rafael Natal attempts a sweep single...
Rafael Natal catches Renzo Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Natal.
Crushing shot to Renzo's body! He's holding his side
Rafael Natal is in closed guard over Renzo
Natal is in closed guard... Renzo tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael Natal uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rafael Natal is in closed guard over Renzo
Rafael Natal wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Natal drills Renzo Gracie's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Rafael Natal is in closed guard over Renzo
Stand up! This is what Natal's cornermen are shouting. Renzo Gracie is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Natal is in closed guard... Renzo tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael Natal uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Renzo misses a step and Rafael Natal sees an opportunity to counter him!
Natal tries to escape from the closed guard
Natal succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Rafael Natal is in open guard over Renzo
Rafael Natal tries to open Renzo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rafael Natal. Renzo is unable to cover himself now!
Rafael Natal is in open guard over Renzo
Renzo tries to close his guard around Natal
He is not able to do it
Rafael Natal is in open guard over Renzo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rafael Natal hovers above Renzo
Good punches to Renzo's body.
Rafael Natal is in open guard over Renzo
Renzo Gracie 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 Natal's moves.
Rafael Natal is in open guard over Renzo
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Renzo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Natal
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Natal tries to move to full mount
Natal's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Rafael Natal gets sloppy and Renzo Gracie tries to take advantage...
Renzo tries to close his guard around Natal
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Rafael Natal
Good shot! Renzo has reasons to be worried.
Rafael Natal tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Renzo Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rafael Natal jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Natal is trying to counter now!
Rafael Natal leans forwards and tries to grapple with Renzo
Natal shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Renzo gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Natal pummels back into position.
Natal doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Renzo Gracie embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Natal who put distance between them
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Natal decides to launch some tentative punches
Renzo launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Natal with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Renzo Gracie has seen better days.
Every time Rafael Natal attempts to get inside
Renzo misses with a low kick.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Renzo pushes Rafael Natal and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Natal moves backwards and Renzo Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Renzo Gracie and Natal engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Several good body shots
land on Renzo.
Hard blow to Renzo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rafael Natal leans forwards and tries to grapple with Renzo
Natal shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rafael Natal tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Renzo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Natal gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Natal gets hold of a leg and trips Renzo to the mat!
Rafael Natal is in closed guard over Renzo
Rafael Natal tries to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Rafael Natal manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rafael Natal is in half guard over Renzo
Rafael Natal tries to free his leg
Renzo Gracie moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Rafael Natal tries to bring the fight to the ground
Renzo goes down.
Rafael Natal is in open guard over Renzo
Rafael Natal pushes Renzo Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Natal jumps and tries to free his leg! Renzo doesn't allow this but Rafael Natal is able to get half guard here.
Rafael Natal is in half guard over Renzo
Rafael Natal tries to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Rafael Natal manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rafael Natal is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Rafael Natal looks to mount Renzo Gracie...
Renzo Gracie takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rafael Natal is in open guard over Renzo
Rafael Natal tries to pass to half guard...
Renzo Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Natal looks to work from half guard.
Rafael Natal is in half guard over Renzo
Natal launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Renzo Gracie is not able to stop Renzo ground skills and Rafael Natal moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Rafael Natal is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Rafael Natal in his guard.
Rafael Natal keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rafael Natal is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Rafael Natal tries to open Renzo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rafael Natal. Renzo is unable to cover himself now!
Rafael Natal is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Rafael Natal looks to pass to mount...
Natal slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Renzo Gracie.
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rafael Natal doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Renzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael Natal to fight back!
Rafael Natal sits high on Renzo Gracie's chest and pulls his leg underneath Renzo's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Renzo tries to roll out. He's too quick for Rafael Natal and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Natal and it cost him top position.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo Gracie tries to pass Rafael Natal's guard...
Renzo Gracie passes momentarily but Rafael Natal regains full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo is in closed guard... Natal tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Natal tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rafael Natal controls the situation despite Renzo Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rafael Natal pushes Renzo Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Natal is trying to counter now!
Rafael Natal wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Natal drills Renzo Gracie's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Renzo's Nose is beginning to swell
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Natal tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rafael Natal controls the situation despite Renzo Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Not a desiderable position that Renzo is in now. Rafael Natal is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rafael Natal wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Natal drills Renzo Gracie's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Natal gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Renzo Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Renzo Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael Natal in his guard...
Rafael Natal rolls him over and takes his back!
Natal is in rear mount over Renzo
Renzo has given his back to Rafael Natal who is trying to get one hook in!
Rafael Natal has one hook in!
Natal is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Natal has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Renzo.
Nicely done! Natal now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Natal is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Natal tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Renzo adopts the turtle defense and Natal is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Natal is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Natal tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Natal has one of his arm over Renzo Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Natal is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Renzo Gracie 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 Natal's moves.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Natal is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Rafael Natal hovers above Renzo
Good punches to Renzo's body.
That punishment by Rafael Natal has left Renzo staggered! Rafael Natal should try push forward now and finish this!
Natal is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Rafael Natal Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Renzo Gracie is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That brutal impact left Renzo laid out on the mat! Rafael Natal's corner come in to congratulate him!
Renzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Rafael Natal by KO (GnP) at 4:33 Round 3
Statistics: Renzo Gracie
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 230,15
Clinch Damage 65,54
Ground Damage 30,25
Time on the ground 560 s
Statistics: Rafael Natal
Punches 19/21 (90%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/35 (77%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 3312,28
Clinch Damage 61,87
Ground Damage 2581
Time on the ground 560 s
Rafael Natal glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Low kick by Renzo Gracie to maintain his distance.
That hits Rafael Natal's ankle
Natal wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Renzo Gracie shoots and grab Rafael Natal's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Renzo scoop up Rafael Natal's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Natal to the mat
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Natal
Natal tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo Gracie is looking to pass Rafael Natal's guard...
Rafael Natal has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo Gracie looks to posture up and open Rafael Natal's guard...
Rafael Natal has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo Gracie is looking to pass Rafael Natal's guard...
Renzo Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Natal
Rafael Natal attempts to move to full guard
Rafael Natal manages to switch to full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Natal
Renzo gets a good position on the ground. ..
Natal holds Renzo Gracie arms and counters his opponent punches.
Natal is trying to counter now!
Natal tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo Gracie throws a flurry of punches at Natal...
A lot of them are hitting Natal's face
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Rafael Natal launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Renzo tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo Gracie looks to posture up and open Rafael Natal's guard...
Rafael Natal has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo is in closed guard... Natal tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Natal knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Natal is trying to counter now!
Natal tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Renzo struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Natal knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Renzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael Natal to fight back!
Rafael Natal tries to better his position on the ground...
Renzo Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Renzo struggles on the ground and tries to break Rafael Natal's guard...
Natal doesn't want to free his opponent and Renzo continues in closed guard
Renzo misses a step and Rafael Natal sees an opportunity to counter him!
Renzo is in closed guard... Natal tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Renzo Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Natal!
Nice move by Renzo who clinches and pushes Natal against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Natal struggles and launches a few punches to Renzo's head
Those punches are hitting! Renzo covers his head!
The fighters are clinching.
Renzo pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Natal easily blocks and looks for a counter!
Shovel hook by Rafael Natal
goes nowhere.
Rafael Natal gets sloppy and Renzo Gracie tries to take advantage...
Renzo Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Renzo Gracie catches Rafael Natal's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Renzo.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo is in closed guard... Natal tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Natal tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rafael Natal controls the situation despite Renzo Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to escape from the full mount...
Renzo struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Renzo Gracie work his BJJ game.
Renzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rafael Natal pushes Renzo Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Poorly executed technique. Rafael Natal looks to counter!
Natal suddenly holds Renzo Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Renzo can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Rafael Natal!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Renzo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rafael Natal holds Renzo Gracie and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Renzo misses a step and Rafael Natal sees an opportunity to counter him!
Renzo is in closed guard... Natal tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Mario Yamasaki 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 venue are cheering for the fighters.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Tremendous strikes from Natal!
Some big punches are landing!
Renzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie paws at Natal.
Natal answers with solid punches!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Renzo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Renzo is clinching with Natal.
The fighters are clinching.
Renzo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rafael Natal embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Renzo who put distance between them
Natal jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rafael Natal pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rafael Natal tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Natal circles out and slips free of Renzo Gracie's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Rafael Natal attempts a sweep single...
Rafael Natal catches Renzo Gracie's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Natal.
Crushing shot to Renzo's body! He's holding his side
Rafael Natal is in closed guard over Renzo
Natal is in closed guard... Renzo tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael Natal uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Rafael Natal is in closed guard over Renzo
Rafael Natal wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Natal drills Renzo Gracie's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Rafael Natal is in closed guard over Renzo
Stand up! This is what Natal's cornermen are shouting. Renzo Gracie is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Natal is in closed guard... Renzo tries to roll on the ground!
Rafael Natal uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Renzo misses a step and Rafael Natal sees an opportunity to counter him!
Natal tries to escape from the closed guard
Natal succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Rafael Natal is in open guard over Renzo
Rafael Natal tries to open Renzo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rafael Natal. Renzo is unable to cover himself now!
Rafael Natal is in open guard over Renzo
Renzo tries to close his guard around Natal
He is not able to do it
Rafael Natal is in open guard over Renzo
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rafael Natal hovers above Renzo
Good punches to Renzo's body.
Rafael Natal is in open guard over Renzo
Renzo Gracie 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 Natal's moves.
Rafael Natal is in open guard over Renzo
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Renzo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Natal
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Natal tries to move to full mount
Natal's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Rafael Natal gets sloppy and Renzo Gracie tries to take advantage...
Renzo tries to close his guard around Natal
He is not able to do it
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Quick hook by Rafael Natal
Good shot! Renzo has reasons to be worried.
Rafael Natal tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Renzo Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Rafael Natal jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Natal is trying to counter now!
Rafael Natal leans forwards and tries to grapple with Renzo
Natal shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Renzo gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Natal pummels back into position.
Natal doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Renzo Gracie embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Natal who put distance between them
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Natal decides to launch some tentative punches
Renzo launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Natal with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Renzo Gracie has seen better days.
Every time Rafael Natal attempts to get inside
Renzo misses with a low kick.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Renzo pushes Rafael Natal and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Natal moves backwards and Renzo Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Renzo Gracie and Natal engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Several good body shots
land on Renzo.
Hard blow to Renzo's mid-section, he seems hurt
Rafael Natal leans forwards and tries to grapple with Renzo
Natal shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Rafael Natal tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Renzo is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Natal gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Natal gets hold of a leg and trips Renzo to the mat!
Rafael Natal is in closed guard over Renzo
Rafael Natal tries to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Rafael Natal manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Rafael Natal is in half guard over Renzo
Rafael Natal tries to free his leg
Renzo Gracie moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Rafael Natal tries to bring the fight to the ground
Renzo goes down.
Rafael Natal is in open guard over Renzo
Rafael Natal pushes Renzo Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Natal jumps and tries to free his leg! Renzo doesn't allow this but Rafael Natal is able to get half guard here.
Rafael Natal is in half guard over Renzo
Rafael Natal tries to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Rafael Natal manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Rafael Natal is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Rafael Natal looks to mount Renzo Gracie...
Renzo Gracie takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Rafael Natal is in open guard over Renzo
Rafael Natal tries to pass to half guard...
Renzo Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Natal looks to work from half guard.
Rafael Natal is in half guard over Renzo
Natal launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Renzo Gracie is not able to stop Renzo ground skills and Rafael Natal moves to side mount!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Rafael Natal is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Rafael Natal in his guard.
Rafael Natal keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rafael Natal is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Rafael Natal tries to open Renzo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Rafael Natal. Renzo is unable to cover himself now!
Rafael Natal is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Rafael Natal looks to pass to mount...
Natal slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Renzo Gracie.
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Rafael Natal doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Renzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Rafael Natal to fight back!
Rafael Natal sits high on Renzo Gracie's chest and pulls his leg underneath Renzo's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Renzo tries to roll out. He's too quick for Rafael Natal and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Natal and it cost him top position.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo Gracie tries to pass Rafael Natal's guard...
Renzo Gracie passes momentarily but Rafael Natal regains full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Natal
Renzo is in closed guard... Natal tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Natal tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rafael Natal controls the situation despite Renzo Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Rafael Natal pushes Renzo Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Natal is trying to counter now!
Rafael Natal wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Natal drills Renzo Gracie's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Renzo's Nose is beginning to swell
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Natal tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Rafael Natal controls the situation despite Renzo Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Not a desiderable position that Renzo is in now. Rafael Natal is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Rafael Natal wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Natal drills Renzo Gracie's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Natal gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Renzo Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Renzo Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Rafael Natal is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Rafael Natal in his guard...
Rafael Natal rolls him over and takes his back!
Natal is in rear mount over Renzo
Renzo has given his back to Rafael Natal who is trying to get one hook in!
Rafael Natal has one hook in!
Natal is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Natal has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Renzo.
Nicely done! Natal now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Natal is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Natal tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Renzo adopts the turtle defense and Natal is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Natal is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Natal tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Natal has one of his arm over Renzo Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Natal is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Renzo Gracie 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 Natal's moves.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Natal is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Rafael Natal hovers above Renzo
Good punches to Renzo's body.
That punishment by Rafael Natal has left Renzo staggered! Rafael Natal should try push forward now and finish this!
Natal is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Rafael Natal Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Renzo Gracie is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That brutal impact left Renzo laid out on the mat! Rafael Natal's corner come in to congratulate him!
Renzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Rafael Natal by KO (GnP) at 4:33 Round 3
Statistics: Renzo Gracie
Punches 4/5 (80%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 4/10 (40%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 230,15
Clinch Damage 65,54
Ground Damage 30,25
Time on the ground 560 s
Statistics: Rafael Natal
Punches 19/21 (90%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 27/35 (77%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Damage caused 3312,28
Clinch Damage 61,87
Ground Damage 2581
Time on the ground 560 s