Post by The Sandmen on Jul 24, 2017 14:35:04 GMT -5
Ronaldo Souza glares at his opponent from the opposite
corner.
Ferocious staredown by Rickson while Josh Rosenthal recites
the rules.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rickson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Jacare with a double overhooks!
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground with a
one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the
ground
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to
watch him work on the ground.
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to close his guard around Jacare
He is not able to do it
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare moves on the ground
Ronaldo Souza moves to side mount
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare catch Rickson Gracie's left arm and tries a kimura
Rickson Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets
free
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare catch Rickson Gracie's right arm and tries a kimura
Rickson Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets
free
Jacare misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity
to counter him!
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Ronaldo Souza
in his guard...
Ronaldo Souza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground
and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear
how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Jacare looks to be in very good shape.
Jacare is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rickson's mind
right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a
submission artist like Jacare
Ronaldo Souza isolates Rickson Gracie's arm and neck looking
for an arm triangle
Rickson Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and
slip out of the hold.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson tries to show some ground skills
Rickson Gracie put Jacare in half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Rickson
Jacare shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a
lock!
Rickson pushes Ronaldo Souza forward against his back and
breaks the lock!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza is cooling the fight on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the
closed guard!
Ronaldo Souza holds Rickson Gracie and prevents him from
moving to a better position!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the
ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Ronaldo Souza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an
armbar!
Rickson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Ronaldo Souza isolates Rickson Gracie's arm and neck looking
for an arm triangle
Rickson Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and
slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Ronaldo
Souza, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza.
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.
Brilliant combination from Ronaldo Souza
that forces Rickson to try and defend better.
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the action to his favourite field
as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ronaldo Souza who pushes his opponent
forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jacare takes a break to breathe while holding Rickson
Gracie.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Ronaldo Souza fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Rickson blocks and pushes his opponent.
Jacare misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity
to counter him!
Rickson is holding Ronaldo Souza's left leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Ronaldo Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza overhooks an arm and starts cranking!
Interesting meneuver.
Rickson pulls his arm out of danger.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson tries to escape from the closed guard
Rickson Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Rickson clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to
fight back!
Ronaldo Souza isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rickson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass
Jacare's guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Rickson Gracie goes for an americana!
Jacare breaks free.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Rickson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jacare is covering himself! Rickson tries to force the
situation and Jacare clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rickson is in rear mount over Jacare
Rickson Gracie isolates an arm looking for an armbar from
the back...
Jacare locks his hands and forces his weight on top of
Rickson Gracie unil he can pull his arm free! Rickson lost his
dominant position.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Ronaldo Souza manages to get his leg free and moves to
half guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round
concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to
their corners.
Ronaldo Souza has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Ronaldo Souza catches Rickson Gracie's far ankle and trips
him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jacare.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Rickson
Jacare tries to escape from closed guard...
Rickson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for
Ronaldo Souza! He is reversed and nor Rickson Gracie is on
half guard!
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of
activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear
how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Lightning fast low kick from Rickson!
Jacare blocks that kick with his leg.
Rickson is holding Ronaldo Souza's left leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Ronaldo Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Rickson shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with
a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Jacare's eyes...
Jacare pushes Rickson Gracie forward against his back and
breaks the lock!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Rickson
Jacare use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the
closed guard!
Rickson Gracie holds Ronaldo Souza and prevents him from
moving to a better position!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Rickson
Jacare tries to open up Rickson with a few strikes with his
right elbow...
Rickson blocks a few elbows and now Ronaldo Souza will
have to look for another option here.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Rickson
Jacare struggles on the ground and tries to break Rickson
Gracie's guard...
Rickson doesn't want to free his opponent and Jacare
continues in closed guard
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss
move...
Rickson tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ronaldo Souza breaks the lock and moves himself to side
control.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Ronaldo Souza looks to mount Rickson Gracie...
Ronaldo Souza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can
finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jacare tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin
a pounding session...
Ronaldo Souza controls the situation despite Rickson Gracie
efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he
catches Rickson Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Rickson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Jacare is locking that Armbar...
Rickson hold his own hand and breaks Jacare's lock. He rolls
over himself and launches over Ronaldo Souza.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson tries to escape from closed guard...
Rickson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie tries to free his leg...
Rickson Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of
Jacare's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Ronaldo Souza put Rickson in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Rickson Gracie hooks Jacare's left leg and sits back for a
kneebar!
Ronaldo Souza manages to kick Rickson away and scrambles
on top!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Jacare blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize
half guard.
Rickson clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to
fight back!
Jacare tries to jump to side mount.
Rickson Gracie closed his guard around Ronaldo Souza.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Ronaldo Souza launches a few punches to Rickson
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Ronaldo Souza hooks Rickson's left leg and sits back for a
kneebar!
Rickson Gracie manages to kick Jacare away and scrambles
on top!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Rickson is in open guard over Jacare... he fakes a move and
then tries a kneebar!
Jacare rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few
kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie.
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.
Ronaldo Souza takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jacare jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rickson sees what was coming and ducks under his
opponent and moves aside
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Ronaldo Souza's far ankle and trips
him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza sits up and gets an arm around Rickson's
neck!
Rickson pushes Ronaldo Souza back to the ground.
Jacare misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity
to counter him!
Rickson struggles on the ground and tries to break Ronaldo
Souza's guard...
Rickson Gracie is in Jacare open guard now
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the
ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for
Jacare.
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Round 3
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Some nice shots from Ronaldo Souza
that stun Rickson.
Rickson has a small cut in his Mouth
The two exchange wildly
Jacare is connecting with a few punches
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take
the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Jacare is able to break the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza slides his legs high and tries to apply a
triangle!
Rickson Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side
mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Rickson Gracie isolates Ronaldo Souza's right arm looking for
an armbar...
Ronaldo Souza manages to sit up and pull his arm out of
danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare tries to improve position.
Rickson adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 MTS
Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ronaldo Souza closes the distance with his opponent
wanting some action.
Jacare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the
fight to the ground
Rickson struggles... Ronaldo Souza is unable to take him
down
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ronaldo Souza is taken off his feet, but he
manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Deep breaths from Ronaldo Souza who tries a hammer
punch to Rickson's ribs.
Rickson blocks those punches
Jacare misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity
to counter him!
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Rickson Gracie passes momentarily but Ronaldo Souza
regains full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Jacare tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and moves himself to side
control.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to turn away and scramble out. Rickson
Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Ronaldo Souza spins out and gets back to
his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear
how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson won't budge, forcing Jacare to pull guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the
ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson tries to escape from the full mount...
Ronaldo Souza is not caught off guard and moves to side
mount to keep his superior position.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Ronaldo Souza looks to mount Rickson Gracie...
Ronaldo Souza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Ronaldo Souza
in his guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to
fight back!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Jacare
He is not able to do it
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare moves on the ground
Jacare cannot take advantage in the ground
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza is looking to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Ronaldo Souza gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza isolates Rickson Gracie's left arm looking for
an armbar...
Rickson Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of
danger! Ronaldo Souza lost his dominant position.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was
not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear
how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rickson is holding Ronaldo Souza's left leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Ronaldo Souza shows great balance while pushing away
Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ronaldo Souza is taken off his feet, but he
manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for
Jacare.
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Round 4
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Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare is in open guard over Rickson... he fakes a move and
then tries a kneebar!
Rickson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a
few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza.
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.
Rickson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Ronaldo Souza checks the kick.
Ronaldo Souza fakes a punch and shows some footwork
moving aside.
Rickson Gracie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and
circles around his opponent.
Rickson Gracie is doing his best Floyd Mayweather
impression by not engaging.
Rickson Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a
one leg takedown...
Jacare is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza overhooks an arm and starts cranking!
Interesting meneuver.
Rickson pulls his arm out of danger.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza attempts to move to full guard
Ronaldo Souza manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Rickson Gracie passes momentarily but Ronaldo Souza
regains full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the
ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Ronaldo Souza
in his guard...
Ronaldo Souza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Ronaldo Souza takes a deep breath as he passes his arm
over Rickson Gracie shoulder and pushes his arm againts
the mat!
Rickson Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Ronaldo
Souza, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza.
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 MTS
Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Jacare goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie taps out after a text book armbar!
Jacare goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie taps out after a text book armbar!
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground with a
one leg takedown...
Rickson Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Ronaldo Souza fakes a punch and launches himself over
Rickson!
Rickson Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by
Jacare and pushes him away!
Jacare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the
fight to the ground
Rickson struggles... Ronaldo Souza is unable to take him
down
Jacare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the
fight to the ground
Rickson struggles... Ronaldo Souza is unable to take him
down
Rickson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his
defense.
Jacare throws a body kick.
Blocked by Rickson.
Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson goes down.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing.
Jacare looks to work from half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare tries to jump to side mount.
Rickson Gracie jumps and show some wrestling skills as he
positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Jacare, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Ronaldo Souza is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and
circles around his opponent.
Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Jacare moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rickson with a double overhooks!
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground with a
one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the
ground
Crushing shot to Rickson's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare is in open guard over Rickson... he fakes a move and
then tries a kneebar!
Rickson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a
few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rickson Gracie is on his feet again.
Rickson is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Jacare tries to hit Rickson Gracie with a kick to his knee from
the ground.
Rickson dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson opts to jump inside Jacare's guard.
Jacare fights back with his feet, forcing Rickson to try
something else.
Rickson is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Rickson opts to jump inside Jacare's guard.
Jacare didn't see that coming. Rickson Gracie is in open
guard over Jacare now.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza was tooling Rickson Gracie for the whole
fight. I don't know if it's because Rickson Gracie lack of
fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jacare tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare works on the ground with his fingers over Rickson's
face
Rickson shakes his head and continues fighting on the
ground.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare launches a few weak punches
Rickson blocks them effectively.
Jacare misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity
to counter him!
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Ronaldo Souza can't prevent his opponent from passing.
Rickson looks to work from half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 MTS
Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson is holding Ronaldo Souza's right leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Ronaldo Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Rickson Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll on the ground...
Rickson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal 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 MTS
Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Jacare studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Jacare steps backwards away from Rickson Gracie. He
seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ronaldo Souza didn't see it coming and has been put on the
ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza throws up a triangle attempt!
Rickson Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Jacare launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rickson's ribs.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza tries to turn into his oponent...
Rickson Gracie tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Jacare
scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue
the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS
Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ronaldo Souza didn't see it coming and has been put on the
ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Rickson is in open guard over Jacare... he fakes a move and
then tries a kneebar!
Jacare rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few
kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Ronaldo Souza is standing now.
Jacare is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Jacare moves backwards and gestures for Rickson Gracie to
stand up.
Rickson Gracie is on his feet again.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Ronaldo Souza by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Ronaldo Souza
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/12 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/15 (33%)
Submissions 25/25 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 996 s
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 979 s
corner.
Ferocious staredown by Rickson while Josh Rosenthal recites
the rules.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Rickson moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Jacare with a double overhooks!
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground with a
one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the
ground
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to
watch him work on the ground.
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to close his guard around Jacare
He is not able to do it
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare moves on the ground
Ronaldo Souza moves to side mount
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare catch Rickson Gracie's left arm and tries a kimura
Rickson Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets
free
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare catch Rickson Gracie's right arm and tries a kimura
Rickson Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets
free
Jacare misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity
to counter him!
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Ronaldo Souza
in his guard...
Ronaldo Souza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground
and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear
how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Jacare looks to be in very good shape.
Jacare is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Rickson Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Rickson's mind
right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a
submission artist like Jacare
Ronaldo Souza isolates Rickson Gracie's arm and neck looking
for an arm triangle
Rickson Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and
slip out of the hold.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson tries to show some ground skills
Rickson Gracie put Jacare in half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Rickson
Jacare shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a
lock!
Rickson pushes Ronaldo Souza forward against his back and
breaks the lock!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza is cooling the fight on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the
closed guard!
Ronaldo Souza holds Rickson Gracie and prevents him from
moving to a better position!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the
ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Ronaldo Souza throws the leg over and rolls it over into an
armbar!
Rickson breaks the lock showing some skills...
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Ronaldo Souza isolates Rickson Gracie's arm and neck looking
for an arm triangle
Rickson Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and
slip out of the hold.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Ronaldo
Souza, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza.
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.
Brilliant combination from Ronaldo Souza
that forces Rickson to try and defend better.
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the action to his favourite field
as he tries to grapple
Great move by Ronaldo Souza who pushes his opponent
forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jacare takes a break to breathe while holding Rickson
Gracie.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Ronaldo Souza fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Rickson blocks and pushes his opponent.
Jacare misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity
to counter him!
Rickson is holding Ronaldo Souza's left leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Ronaldo Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza overhooks an arm and starts cranking!
Interesting meneuver.
Rickson pulls his arm out of danger.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson tries to escape from the closed guard
Rickson Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Rickson clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to
fight back!
Ronaldo Souza isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Rickson blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass
Jacare's guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Rickson Gracie goes for an americana!
Jacare breaks free.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Rickson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Jacare is covering himself! Rickson tries to force the
situation and Jacare clumsily gives his back!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rickson is in rear mount over Jacare
Rickson Gracie isolates an arm looking for an armbar from
the back...
Jacare locks his hands and forces his weight on top of
Rickson Gracie unil he can pull his arm free! Rickson lost his
dominant position.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Ronaldo Souza manages to get his leg free and moves to
half guard.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round
concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to
their corners.
Ronaldo Souza has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza attempts a sweep single...
Ronaldo Souza catches Rickson Gracie's far ankle and trips
him to the mat! Slick takedown by Jacare.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Rickson
Jacare tries to escape from closed guard...
Rickson waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for
Ronaldo Souza! He is reversed and nor Rickson Gracie is on
half guard!
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of
activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear
how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Lightning fast low kick from Rickson!
Jacare blocks that kick with his leg.
Rickson is holding Ronaldo Souza's left leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Ronaldo Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Rickson shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with
a lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Jacare's eyes...
Jacare pushes Rickson Gracie forward against his back and
breaks the lock!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Rickson
Jacare use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the
closed guard!
Rickson Gracie holds Ronaldo Souza and prevents him from
moving to a better position!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Rickson
Jacare tries to open up Rickson with a few strikes with his
right elbow...
Rickson blocks a few elbows and now Ronaldo Souza will
have to look for another option here.
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Rickson
Jacare struggles on the ground and tries to break Rickson
Gracie's guard...
Rickson doesn't want to free his opponent and Jacare
continues in closed guard
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss
move...
Rickson tries an armbar from the bottom!
Ronaldo Souza breaks the lock and moves himself to side
control.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Ronaldo Souza looks to mount Rickson Gracie...
Ronaldo Souza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can
finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jacare tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin
a pounding session...
Ronaldo Souza controls the situation despite Rickson Gracie
efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he
catches Rickson Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Rickson's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Jacare is locking that Armbar...
Rickson hold his own hand and breaks Jacare's lock. He rolls
over himself and launches over Ronaldo Souza.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Ronaldo Souza manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson tries to escape from closed guard...
Rickson struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie tries to free his leg...
Rickson Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of
Jacare's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Ronaldo Souza put Rickson in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Rickson Gracie hooks Jacare's left leg and sits back for a
kneebar!
Ronaldo Souza manages to kick Rickson away and scrambles
on top!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Jacare blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize
half guard.
Rickson clumsily fails here and it's time for Ronaldo Souza to
fight back!
Jacare tries to jump to side mount.
Rickson Gracie closed his guard around Ronaldo Souza.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Ronaldo Souza launches a few punches to Rickson
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Ronaldo Souza hooks Rickson's left leg and sits back for a
kneebar!
Rickson Gracie manages to kick Jacare away and scrambles
on top!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Rickson is in open guard over Jacare... he fakes a move and
then tries a kneebar!
Jacare rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few
kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Rickson Gracie.
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.
Ronaldo Souza takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jacare jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rickson sees what was coming and ducks under his
opponent and moves aside
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Ronaldo Souza's far ankle and trips
him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza sits up and gets an arm around Rickson's
neck!
Rickson pushes Ronaldo Souza back to the ground.
Jacare misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity
to counter him!
Rickson struggles on the ground and tries to break Ronaldo
Souza's guard...
Rickson Gracie is in Jacare open guard now
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the
ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for
Jacare.
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Round 3
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Some nice shots from Ronaldo Souza
that stun Rickson.
Rickson has a small cut in his Mouth
The two exchange wildly
Jacare is connecting with a few punches
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take
the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Jacare is able to break the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza slides his legs high and tries to apply a
triangle!
Rickson Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side
mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Rickson Gracie isolates Ronaldo Souza's right arm looking for
an armbar...
Ronaldo Souza manages to sit up and pull his arm out of
danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare tries to improve position.
Rickson adjusts and closes his guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 MTS
Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ronaldo Souza closes the distance with his opponent
wanting some action.
Jacare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the
fight to the ground
Rickson struggles... Ronaldo Souza is unable to take him
down
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ronaldo Souza is taken off his feet, but he
manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Deep breaths from Ronaldo Souza who tries a hammer
punch to Rickson's ribs.
Rickson blocks those punches
Jacare misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity
to counter him!
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Rickson Gracie passes momentarily but Ronaldo Souza
regains full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Jacare tries an armbar from the bottom!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and moves himself to side
control.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to turn away and scramble out. Rickson
Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Ronaldo Souza spins out and gets back to
his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear
how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson won't budge, forcing Jacare to pull guard.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the
ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson tries to escape from the full mount...
Ronaldo Souza is not caught off guard and moves to side
mount to keep his superior position.
Ronaldo Souza is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Ronaldo Souza looks to mount Rickson Gracie...
Ronaldo Souza slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Ronaldo Souza
in his guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza tries to finish with a leg lock!
Rickson is able to break the lock.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Jacare clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to
fight back!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Jacare
He is not able to do it
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare moves on the ground
Jacare cannot take advantage in the ground
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Jacare
He succeeds!
Ronaldo Souza is in closed guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza is looking to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Ronaldo Souza gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza isolates Rickson Gracie's left arm looking for
an armbar...
Rickson Gracie manages to sit up and pull his arm out of
danger! Ronaldo Souza lost his dominant position.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was
not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear
how the people agree with that decision.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Rickson is holding Ronaldo Souza's left leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Ronaldo Souza shows great balance while pushing away
Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Ronaldo Souza is taken off his feet, but he
manages to pull Rickson into his guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for
Jacare.
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Round 4
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Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson goes down.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare is in open guard over Rickson... he fakes a move and
then tries a kneebar!
Rickson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a
few kicks of his own he escapes.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza.
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.
Rickson moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Ronaldo Souza checks the kick.
Ronaldo Souza fakes a punch and shows some footwork
moving aside.
Rickson Gracie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and
circles around his opponent.
Rickson Gracie is doing his best Floyd Mayweather
impression by not engaging.
Rickson Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a
one leg takedown...
Jacare is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza overhooks an arm and starts cranking!
Interesting meneuver.
Rickson pulls his arm out of danger.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie is looking to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza attempts to move to full guard
Ronaldo Souza manages to switch to full guard.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson Gracie tries to pass Ronaldo Souza's guard...
Rickson Gracie passes momentarily but Ronaldo Souza
regains full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 4 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson is in closed guard... Jacare tries to roll on the
ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Ronaldo Souza
in his guard...
Ronaldo Souza keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Ronaldo Souza takes a deep breath as he passes his arm
over Rickson Gracie shoulder and pushes his arm againts
the mat!
Rickson Gracie breaks that americana attempt!
Ronaldo Souza is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Jacare goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Ronaldo
Souza, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Ronaldo Souza.
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 MTS
Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Jacare goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie taps out after a text book armbar!
Jacare goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie taps out after a text book armbar!
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground with a
one leg takedown...
Rickson Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Ronaldo Souza fakes a punch and launches himself over
Rickson!
Rickson Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by
Jacare and pushes him away!
Jacare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the
fight to the ground
Rickson struggles... Ronaldo Souza is unable to take him
down
Jacare grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the
fight to the ground
Rickson struggles... Ronaldo Souza is unable to take him
down
Rickson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his
defense.
Jacare throws a body kick.
Blocked by Rickson.
Ronaldo Souza tries to bring the fight to the ground
Rickson goes down.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Ronaldo Souza tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing.
Jacare looks to work from half guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare tries to jump to side mount.
Rickson Gracie jumps and show some wrestling skills as he
positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Jacare
Rickson Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Jacare, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Ronaldo Souza is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and
circles around his opponent.
Ronaldo Souza shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Jacare moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Rickson with a double overhooks!
Ronaldo Souza tries to take the fight to the ground with a
one leg takedown...
Rickson is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the
ground
Crushing shot to Rickson's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
Ronaldo Souza is in open guard over Rickson
Jacare is in open guard over Rickson... he fakes a move and
then tries a kneebar!
Rickson rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a
few kicks of his own he escapes.
Rickson Gracie is on his feet again.
Rickson is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Jacare tries to hit Rickson Gracie with a kick to his knee from
the ground.
Rickson dodges that
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson opts to jump inside Jacare's guard.
Jacare fights back with his feet, forcing Rickson to try
something else.
Rickson is standing while Jacare is on the ground on his back
Rickson opts to jump inside Jacare's guard.
Jacare didn't see that coming. Rickson Gracie is in open
guard over Jacare now.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza was tooling Rickson Gracie for the whole
fight. I don't know if it's because Rickson Gracie lack of
fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jacare tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:25 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare works on the ground with his fingers over Rickson's
face
Rickson shakes his head and continues fighting on the
ground.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Jacare launches a few weak punches
Rickson blocks them effectively.
Jacare misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity
to counter him!
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Ronaldo Souza can't prevent his opponent from passing.
Rickson looks to work from half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 MTS
Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Rickson is holding Ronaldo Souza's right leg... He's trying to
take him down.
Ronaldo Souza loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Jacare tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Ronaldo Souza
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Ronaldo Souza...
Rickson Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Ronaldo Souza
Ronaldo Souza tries to roll on the ground...
Rickson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Josh Rosenthal 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 MTS
Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
Jacare studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Jacare steps backwards away from Rickson Gracie. He
seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ronaldo Souza didn't see it coming and has been put on the
ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza throws up a triangle attempt!
Rickson Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Jacare launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Rickson's ribs.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Jacare
Ronaldo Souza tries to turn into his oponent...
Rickson Gracie tries to sprawl back but he is too slow. Jacare
scrammbles out and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue
the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MTS
Centre (Winnipeg, Manitoba) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 5 round
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Ronaldo Souza didn't see it coming and has been put on the
ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Jacare
Rickson is in open guard over Jacare... he fakes a move and
then tries a kneebar!
Jacare rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few
kicks of his own he escapes.
Back to the beginning! Ronaldo Souza is standing now.
Jacare is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Jacare moves backwards and gestures for Rickson Gracie to
stand up.
Rickson Gracie is on his feet again.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Ronaldo Souza by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Ronaldo Souza
Punches 15/18 (83%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 6/12 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/15 (33%)
Submissions 25/25 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 996 s
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 6/10 (60%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 979 s
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!