Post by The Sandmen on Mar 8, 2018 9:16:35 GMT -5
Kyra Gracie glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Albu while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Gracie and Albu move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches Alexandra Albu's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie goes for an americana!
Albu breaks free.
Gracie misses a step and Alexandra Albu sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexandra Albu gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gracie spins out, but Alexandra Albu was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gracie is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Gracie is holding Alexandra Albu's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu attempts a triangle from bottom! Kyra Gracie slips out. Albu quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Kyra Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gracie seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Kyra Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
Gracie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Gracie measures the resilience of Albu's chin with an uppercut while Albu lands some great crosses.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu won't budge, forcing Gracie to pull guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Albu breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Albu spins out, but Kyra Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Albu is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kyra 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.
The two exchange wildly
Albu is connecting with a few punches
Gracie's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Albu is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kyra Gracie work her BJJ game.
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Albu is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to escape from the full mount...
Kyra Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie tries to move to full mount!
Albu won't allow her to take this position easily.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexandra Albu to fight back!
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Gracie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Albu pushes Kyra Gracie forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu goes down.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie is in open guard over Albu... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Albu rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Albu is trying to counter now!
Albu reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gracie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Albu works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Alexandra Albu for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Gracie time to recover. Kyra Gracie seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Alexandra Albu closed her guard around Kyra Gracie.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Albu, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Good front kick from Albu!
Gracie stumbles backwards after that one!
Gracie steps forward
Albu feints.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kyra Gracie throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gracie seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Albu decides to launch some tentative punches
Gracie launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Albu with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Albu followed by a hard jab
Gracie deflects the blows.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Alexandra Albu
goes nowhere.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexandra Albu didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie is getting frustrated here.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Pitty-pat punches from Albu
They're bothering Gracie even though they aren't hurting her.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Albu sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Albu is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Gracie's ribs.
Gracie is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gracie struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Albu misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Albu tries to open up Kyra Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gracie in the side of the head
Gracie has a small cut in her Forehead
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Kyra Gracie moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Gracie
Alexandra Albu isolates Kyra Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Kyra Gracie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Alexandra Albu lost her dominant position.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu is cooling the fight on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Albu attempts a triangle from bottom! Kyra Gracie slips out. Albu quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Kyra Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Gracie cartwheels towards Albu!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Alexandra Albu.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gracie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Albu's guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexandra Albu is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Albu is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Gracie's ribs.
Gracie blocks Alexandra Albu's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gracie tries to show some ground skills
Kyra Gracie put Albu in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Albu looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Albu steps backwards away from Kyra Gracie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kyra Gracie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gracie struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Body shots by Kyra Gracie
Solid blows to Albu's abdomen.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Gracie moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Albu decides to launch some tentative punches
Gracie launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Albu with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Albu goes for a low kick..
Gracie avoids the deadly blow.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu goes down.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Alexandra Albu closed her guard around Kyra Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Deep breaths from Alexandra Albu who tries a hammer punch to Gracie's ribs.
Gracie blocks those punches
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to show some ground skills
Alexandra Albu put Gracie in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gracie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Albu's guard.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie tries to free her leg...
Albu rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Alexandra Albu keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Albu is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Alexandra Albu uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Albu is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll on the ground...
Gracie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Gracie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kyra Gracie controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 2:25 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu goes down.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gracie blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Alexandra Albu closed her guard around Kyra Gracie.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Pitty-pat punches from Gracie
They're bothering Albu even though they aren't hurting her.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie goes for an americana!
Albu breaks free.
Albu is trying to counter now!
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) is cheering her!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kyra Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Albu put Kyra Gracie in closed guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Albu steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Gracie is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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.
Gracie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Gracie measures the resilience of Albu's chin with an uppercut while Albu lands some great crosses.
Gracie's Nose is beginning to swell
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Gracie steps forward
Alexandra Albu catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Brutal combination from Alexandra Albu!
Gracie moves aside and dodges.
Albu misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexandra Albu didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gracie spins out, but Alexandra Albu was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gracie is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Kyra Gracie is standing now.
Gracie is standing while Albu is on the ground on her back
Alexandra Albu doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gracie's moves.
Gracie is standing while Albu is on the ground on her back
Gracie opts to jump inside Albu's guard.
Albu didn't see that coming. Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu now.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie tries to move to full mount
Gracie succeeds
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie suddenly holds Alexandra Albu's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Gracie is locking that Armbar...
Albu can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Kyra Gracie!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kyra 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.
Pulverizing punch to Gracie's head!
Gracie slips the punch.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Gracie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Albu stops that one with her ribs!
Some counter punches against Alexandra Albu
land while she's on her bicycle.
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Right cheek
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Alexandra Albu
that forces Gracie to try and defend better.
Shovel hook by Alexandra Albu
goes nowhere.
Gracie moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A left hook from Albu
falls short.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Some counter punches against Alexandra Albu
land while she's on her bicycle.
Gracie and Albu circle around the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Alexandra Albu
that stun Gracie.
Solid kick to the leg from Alexandra Albu
Gracie checks it.
Albu steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Albu launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Gracie.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu goes down.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie pushes Albu's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gracie who is in full mount! Albu is in trouble now!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll on the ground...
Gracie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Alexandra Albu's arm and tries an armbar!
Albu struggles to free herself
Gracie is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Albu hold her own hand and breaks Gracie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kyra Gracie.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Alexandra Albu looks to pass to mount...
Gracie creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
The two exchange wildly
Gracie is connecting with a few punches
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Albu studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Alexandra Albu tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Alexandra Albu is measuring Gracie with her jab.
Gracie isn't fazed.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A solid combination from Kyra Gracie
connects with Albu.
A right hand from Alexandra Albu
surprises Gracie!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Quick hook by Alexandra Albu
glances off Gracie's arms.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Good movement from Albu
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gracie launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Albu decides to launch some tentative punches
Kyra Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gracie spins out, but Alexandra Albu was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gracie is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Kyra Gracie is on her feet again.
Gracie is standing while Albu is on the ground on her back
Albu tries to hit Kyra Gracie with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Gracie dodges that
Albu misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Albu's guard.
Albu did not see that coming! Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu now.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie tries to escape from the closed guard
Gracie succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Albu misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kyra Gracie looks to posture up and open Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kyra Gracie forces Alexandra Albu to open her guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu sits up and gets an arm around Gracie's neck!
Gracie pushes Alexandra Albu back to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Albu launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Gracie with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Every time Alexandra Albu attempts to get inside
Gracie fires a low kick.
Gracie steps backwards away from Alexandra Albu. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A right hand from Alexandra Albu
misses its target.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
A solid combination from Kyra Gracie
connects with Albu.
Gracie is holding Alexandra Albu's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kyra Gracie controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie isolates Alexandra Albu's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alexandra Albu is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Alexandra Albu, but it's close.
The fight ends in a draw.
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 29/40 (72%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/13 (92%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 849 s
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 28/57 (49%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/14 (57%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 875 s
Even fight. Not much more to add here. I mean, they tried, but didn’t get a lot of offence off.
Ferocious staredown by Albu while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Gracie and Albu move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches Alexandra Albu's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie goes for an americana!
Albu breaks free.
Gracie misses a step and Alexandra Albu sees an opportunity to counter her!
Alexandra Albu gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gracie spins out, but Alexandra Albu was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gracie is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Gracie is holding Alexandra Albu's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu attempts a triangle from bottom! Kyra Gracie slips out. Albu quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Kyra Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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 Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gracie seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Kyra Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
Gracie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Gracie measures the resilience of Albu's chin with an uppercut while Albu lands some great crosses.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu won't budge, forcing Gracie to pull guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Albu breaths deeply while on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Albu spins out, but Kyra Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
That Armbar to Triangle from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Albu is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kyra 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.
The two exchange wildly
Albu is connecting with a few punches
Gracie's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Albu is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kyra Gracie work her BJJ game.
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Albu is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to escape from the full mount...
Kyra Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie tries to move to full mount!
Albu won't allow her to take this position easily.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexandra Albu to fight back!
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Gracie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Albu pushes Kyra Gracie forward against her back and breaks the lock!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu goes down.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie is in open guard over Albu... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Albu rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Albu is trying to counter now!
Albu reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gracie blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Albu works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Alexandra Albu for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Gracie time to recover. Kyra Gracie seems to be ready to fight again. 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.
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Alexandra Albu closed her guard around Kyra Gracie.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Albu, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 2
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Good front kick from Albu!
Gracie stumbles backwards after that one!
Gracie steps forward
Albu feints.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kyra Gracie throws a punch
that gets deflected.
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gracie seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of her own. Great exchange here.
Albu decides to launch some tentative punches
Gracie launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Albu with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by Albu followed by a hard jab
Gracie deflects the blows.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Shovel hook by Alexandra Albu
goes nowhere.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexandra Albu didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie is getting frustrated here.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Pitty-pat punches from Albu
They're bothering Gracie even though they aren't hurting her.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Albu sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. She can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Albu is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Gracie's ribs.
Gracie is noticing that and her face shows the pain.
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Albu tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gracie struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Albu misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Albu tries to open up Kyra Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gracie in the side of the head
Gracie has a small cut in her Forehead
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Alexandra Albu in her guard...
Kyra Gracie moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu is in half guard over Gracie
Alexandra Albu isolates Kyra Gracie's right arm looking for an armbar...
Kyra Gracie manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Alexandra Albu lost her dominant position.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu is cooling the fight on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Albu attempts a triangle from bottom! Kyra Gracie slips out. Albu quickly turns her hips over and switches to the armbar! She's throwing everything at her.
Kyra Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Gracie cartwheels towards Albu!
She lands in side mount over a surprised Alexandra Albu.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gracie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Albu's guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to move to full guard
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Alexandra Albu is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to escape from the full mount...
Alexandra Albu is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Albu is trying to better her position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Gracie's ribs.
Gracie blocks Alexandra Albu's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gracie tries to show some ground skills
Kyra Gracie put Albu in half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Albu looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Albu steps backwards away from Kyra Gracie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kyra Gracie takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gracie struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Body shots by Kyra Gracie
Solid blows to Albu's abdomen.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Gracie moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Albu decides to launch some tentative punches
Gracie launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Albu with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Albu goes for a low kick..
Gracie avoids the deadly blow.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu goes down.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Alexandra Albu closed her guard around Kyra Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Deep breaths from Alexandra Albu who tries a hammer punch to Gracie's ribs.
Gracie blocks those punches
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to show some ground skills
Alexandra Albu put Gracie in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Gracie blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Albu's guard.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie tries to free her leg...
Albu rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Alexandra Albu keeps control and remains in side mount.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Alexandra Albu in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Albu is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Alexandra Albu uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Albu is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Alexandra Albu!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Alexandra Albu gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll on the ground...
Gracie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Gracie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kyra Gracie controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 2:25 in the 3 round
Alexandra Albu tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu goes down.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gracie blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Alexandra Albu closed her guard around Kyra Gracie.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Pitty-pat punches from Gracie
They're bothering Albu even though they aren't hurting her.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie goes for an americana!
Albu breaks free.
Albu is trying to counter now!
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie use some of her wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, she jumps to side mount! The crowd in Shanghai Arena (Shanghai, China) is cheering her!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kyra Gracie fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gracie pulls her arm out of danger.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Albu put Kyra Gracie in closed guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Albu steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Gracie is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
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.
Gracie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Gracie measures the resilience of Albu's chin with an uppercut while Albu lands some great crosses.
Gracie's Nose is beginning to swell
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Gracie steps forward
Alexandra Albu catches her with an uppercut to the face!
Brutal combination from Alexandra Albu!
Gracie moves aside and dodges.
Albu misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexandra Albu didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gracie spins out, but Alexandra Albu was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gracie is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Back to the beginning! Kyra Gracie is standing now.
Gracie is standing while Albu is on the ground on her back
Alexandra Albu doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on her feet
She can't do it because of Gracie's moves.
Gracie is standing while Albu is on the ground on her back
Gracie opts to jump inside Albu's guard.
Albu didn't see that coming. Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu now.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie tries to move to full mount
Gracie succeeds
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie suddenly holds Alexandra Albu's arm and tries an armbar!
Punishing hold!
That Armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Gracie is locking that Armbar...
Albu can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Kyra Gracie!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Alexandra Albu realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kyra 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.
Pulverizing punch to Gracie's head!
Gracie slips the punch.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Gracie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Albu stops that one with her ribs!
Some counter punches against Alexandra Albu
land while she's on her bicycle.
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Right cheek
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Brilliant combination from Alexandra Albu
that forces Gracie to try and defend better.
Shovel hook by Alexandra Albu
goes nowhere.
Gracie moves backwards and Alexandra Albu is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
A left hook from Albu
falls short.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Some counter punches against Alexandra Albu
land while she's on her bicycle.
Gracie and Albu circle around the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from Alexandra Albu
that stun Gracie.
Solid kick to the leg from Alexandra Albu
Gracie checks it.
Albu steps backwards and lowers her arms while breathing heavily... She seems tired.
Albu launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past Gracie.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Albu goes down.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie pushes Albu's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gracie who is in full mount! Albu is in trouble now!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll on the ground...
Gracie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches Alexandra Albu's arm and tries an armbar!
Albu struggles to free herself
Gracie is locking that Armbar...
That Armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Albu hold her own hand and breaks Gracie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kyra Gracie.
Alexandra Albu is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Alexandra Albu looks to pass to mount...
Gracie creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Neither fighter's clearly ahead right now.
The two exchange wildly
Gracie is connecting with a few punches
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Albu studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
Alexandra Albu tries a nice one-two combination
She scores!
Alexandra Albu is measuring Gracie with her jab.
Gracie isn't fazed.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
A solid combination from Kyra Gracie
connects with Albu.
A right hand from Alexandra Albu
surprises Gracie!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Quick hook by Alexandra Albu
glances off Gracie's arms.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Good movement from Albu
who is bobbing and weaving.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gracie launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Albu decides to launch some tentative punches
Kyra Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:20 in the 5 round
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gracie spins out, but Alexandra Albu was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gracie is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Kyra Gracie is on her feet again.
Gracie is standing while Albu is on the ground on her back
Albu tries to hit Kyra Gracie with a kick to her knee from the ground.
Gracie dodges that
Albu misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Albu's guard.
Albu did not see that coming! Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu now.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie tries to escape from the closed guard
Gracie succeeds and she's now in open guard... she takes a second to breathe
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Albu misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kyra Gracie looks to posture up and open Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kyra Gracie forces Alexandra Albu to open her guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu sits up and gets an arm around Gracie's neck!
Gracie pushes Alexandra Albu back to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Albu launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Gracie with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Alexandra Albu is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Every time Alexandra Albu attempts to get inside
Gracie fires a low kick.
Gracie steps backwards away from Alexandra Albu. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
A right hand from Alexandra Albu
misses its target.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
A solid combination from Kyra Gracie
connects with Albu.
Gracie is holding Alexandra Albu's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie looks to mount Alexandra Albu...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kyra Gracie controls the situation despite Alexandra Albu efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie isolates Alexandra Albu's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Alexandra Albu is able to relieve the pressure on her neck and slip out of the hold.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Alexandra Albu, but it's close.
The fight ends in a draw.
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 29/40 (72%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 12/13 (92%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 849 s
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 28/57 (49%)
Kicks 1/5 (20%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/14 (57%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 875 s
Even fight. Not much more to add here. I mean, they tried, but didn’t get a lot of offence off.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!