Post by The Sandmen on May 26, 2019 23:26:11 GMT -5
DeAnna Bennett looks calm but knows she has a tough fight coming up.
Kyra Gracie glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Bennett and Gracie move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Bennett followed by a hard jab
Kyra Gracie stumbles back.
DeAnna Bennett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kyra Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! DeAnna Bennett is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gracie into her guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
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 Bennett
Kyra Gracie tries to pass DeAnna Bennett's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Kyra Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett 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 side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Gracie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for DeAnna Bennett.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kyra Gracie doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gracie's ribs.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett tries to roll on the ground...
Gracie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Gracie is in rear mount over Bennett
Bennett has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Bennett manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Gracie
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bennett moves backwards and Kyra Gracie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Gracie moves back and takes a deep breath.
Bennett and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
DeAnna Bennett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bennett is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Gracie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
Kyra Gracie pushes Bennett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gracie who is in full mount! Bennett is in trouble now!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie sits up and gets an arm around Bennett's neck!
Bennett pushes Kyra Gracie back to the ground.
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
Bennett is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over DeAnna Bennett!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Kyra Gracie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett launches a few weak punches
Gracie blocks them effectively.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
DeAnna Bennett tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls DeAnna Bennett to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Gracie is in rear mount over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Gracie is in rear mount over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Gracie is in rear mount over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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A high kick from DeAnna Bennett
grazes Gracie's head, but she seems okay.
Gracie is holding DeAnna Bennett's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
DeAnna Bennett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
DeAnna Bennett manages to switch to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Gracie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Bennett pushes Kyra Gracie forward against her back and breaks the lock!
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
Bennett gets a good position on the ground. ..
Gracie holds DeAnna Bennett arms and counters her opponent punches.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
DeAnna Bennett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up DeAnna Bennett. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
DeAnna Bennett just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gracie quickly defends.
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
DeAnna Bennett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
Bennett measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
Gracie is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
DeAnna Bennett pushes Kyra Gracie down and prevents her attempts to escape
Bennett is trying to counter now!
DeAnna Bennett hovers above Gracie
Good punches to Gracie's body.
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Good looking punches from DeAnna Bennett on the ground
They could take their toll on Gracie.
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
DeAnna Bennett tries to better her position on the ground...
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
Gracie is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap DeAnna Bennett in her guard...
DeAnna Bennett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap DeAnna Bennett in her guard...
DeAnna Bennett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Bennett tries to launch a few punches to Kyra Gracie
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Gracie's defense
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Bennett's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
Kyra Gracie hooks Bennett's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
DeAnna Bennett manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and DeAnna Bennett tries to take advantage...
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
Kyra Gracie hooks Bennett's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Bennett hyper-extended her leg
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
DeAnna Bennett manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
DeAnna Bennett is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Bennett struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Bennett's Nose is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
Bennett struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
DeAnna Bennett is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Bennett
She succeeds!
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
Deep breaths from Kyra Gracie who tries a hammer punch to Bennett's ribs.
That hit Bennett who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Bennett struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
DeAnna Bennett looks to posture up and open Kyra Gracie's guard...
DeAnna Bennett forces Kyra Gracie to open her guard.
DeAnna Bennett is in open guard over Gracie
DeAnna Bennett tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
DeAnna Bennett has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
DeAnna Bennett fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gracie blocks that. She made it look easy!
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
DeAnna Bennett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
A left hook from Bennett
falls short.
Kyra Gracie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Bennett's chin
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
DeAnna Bennett goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
Bennett seems staggered and Kyra Gracie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Brilliant combination from DeAnna Bennett
Gracie is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Kyra Gracie gets ahold of DeAnna Bennett's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps her leg around her right shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Kyra Gracie cannot lock it up. DeAnna Bennett smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Kyra Gracie remains on the ground with her opponent standing over her.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Bennett is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Bennett moves backwards and gestures for Kyra Gracie to stand up.
Gracie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
A right hand from DeAnna Bennett
surprises Gracie!
Bennett decides to launch some tentative punches
DeAnna Bennett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gracie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Bennett stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
A right hand from DeAnna Bennett
gets deflected.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bennett moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Kyra Gracie checks the kick.
Bennett clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
A punch from Kyra Gracie
grazes Bennett's left cheek.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
DeAnna Bennett is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Good movement from Bennett
who is bobbing and weaving.
A left hook from Bennett
grazes the chin of Gracie.
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
DeAnna Bennett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Bennett's body! She's holding her side
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
Kyra Gracie is looking to pass DeAnna Bennett's guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
Bennett launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gracie's ribs.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
Gracie tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Bennett from the side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
DeAnna Bennett manages to switch to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett tries to close the guard.
Bennett put Kyra Gracie in closed guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
Gracie is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gracie is trying to counter now!
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) is cheering her!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Kyra Gracie looks to mount DeAnna Bennett...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Deep breaths from DeAnna Bennett who tries a hammer punch to Gracie's ribs.
Gracie blocks those punches
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Solid jabs from DeAnna Bennett.
Gracie defends.
Kyra Gracie tries a middle kick
Bennett blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Gracie is holding DeAnna Bennett's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
DeAnna Bennett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett tries to turn away and scramble out. Kyra Gracie takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That rear naked choke from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
She can't lock it up. DeAnna Bennett spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Good front kick from Bennett!
Kyra Gracie blocks
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
DeAnna Bennett fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Gracie blocks and pushes her opponent.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Bennett is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away DeAnna Bennett
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from DeAnna Bennett
miss their mark.
Bennett misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kyra Gracie jabs at Bennett
to no visible effect.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Kyra Gracie jabs at Bennett
hitting her chest.
DeAnna Bennett launches a body shot
Gracie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Bennett has a small cut in her Mouth
Bennett wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Gracie doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Gracie moves backwards and DeAnna Bennett is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gracie and Bennett are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
DeAnna Bennett takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Gracie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Bennett's thigh!
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches DeAnna Bennett's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
Gracie is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
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 Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Kyra Gracie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Bennett misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie moves on the ground
Kyra Gracie moves to side mount
John McCarthy 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
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 Bennett
Gracie is in open guard over Bennett... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Bennett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy 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.
Bennett moves forward looking for some action
Kyra Gracie struggles a bit before breaking Bennett's attemp of grappling
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Bennett and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Bennett followed by a hard jab
Gracie deflects the blows.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches DeAnna Bennett's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) is cheering her!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Kyra Gracie goes for an americana!
Bennett breaks free.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Gracie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Bennett pushes Kyra Gracie forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
Bennett is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over DeAnna Bennett!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett 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 full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kyra Gracie doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kyra Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Bennett's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Gracie is locking that armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
Gracie is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
That armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Bennett is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Kyra Gracie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett tries to stand up!
Gracie doesn't allow her!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Gracie suddenly holds DeAnna Bennett's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Gracie is locking that Armbar...
Bennett struggles to free herself
Bennett struggles to free herself
Bennett can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Kyra Gracie!
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
DeAnna Bennett is looking to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Kyra Gracie has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
Stand up! This is what Bennett's cornermen are shouting. Kyra Gracie is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Bennett is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over DeAnna Bennett!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Gracie fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches DeAnna Bennett's arm and tries an armbar!
Bennett's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Bennett struggles to free herself
Bennett struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
Bennett hold her own hand and breaks Gracie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kyra Gracie.
DeAnna Bennett is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
DeAnna Bennett looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Kyra Gracie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Bennett struggles to free herself
Bennett's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Gracie is locking that Bicep slider...
Crippling lock!
That Bicep slider from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Bicep slider from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Bennett's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Gracie is locking that Bicep slider...
Crippling lock!
Bennett struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Bennett struggles to free herself
Bennett knows what was coming and counters the lock.
DeAnna Bennett is in open guard over Gracie
DeAnna Bennett tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Gracie is connecting with a few punches
Kyra Gracie launches a body shot
Bennett evades.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Kyra Gracie
Good shot! Bennett has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Gracie is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Gracie steps backwards away from DeAnna Bennett. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bennett tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Gracie moves backwards and circles around DeAnna Bennett.
Solid shot from DeAnna Bennett to the body.
Gracie blocks in time.
Bennett steps backwards away from Kyra Gracie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bennett goes down.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Kyra Gracie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kyra Gracie work her BJJ game.
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Gracie is locking that leglock...
Crippling lock!
Gracie secures the lock while DeAnna Bennett refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Kyra Gracie by Submission (leglock) at 4:47 Round 5
Statistics: DeAnna Bennett
Punches 9/36 (25%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/51 (37%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 807 s
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 12/20 (60%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 816 s
Kyra started slow but when she got her shit rollin, she took it.
Kyra Gracie glares at her opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising her fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Bennett and Gracie move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Bennett followed by a hard jab
Kyra Gracie stumbles back.
DeAnna Bennett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kyra Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! DeAnna Bennett is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Gracie into her guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
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 Bennett
Kyra Gracie tries to pass DeAnna Bennett's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Kyra Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett 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 side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Gracie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for DeAnna Bennett.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kyra Gracie doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gracie's ribs.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett tries to roll on the ground...
Gracie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Gracie is in rear mount over Bennett
Bennett has Gracie controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Bennett manages to escape from that position and climb to her feet along Gracie
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Bennett moves backwards and Kyra Gracie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Gracie moves back and takes a deep breath.
Bennett and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
DeAnna Bennett fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Bennett is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Gracie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
Kyra Gracie pushes Bennett's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gracie who is in full mount! Bennett is in trouble now!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett tries to roll on the ground...
She makes a reversal!
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie sits up and gets an arm around Bennett's neck!
Bennett pushes Kyra Gracie back to the ground.
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
Bennett is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over DeAnna Bennett!
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Kyra Gracie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett launches a few weak punches
Gracie blocks them effectively.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
DeAnna Bennett tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kyra Gracie rolls DeAnna Bennett to her stomach and takes her back!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Gracie is in rear mount over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Gracie is in rear mount over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Gracie is in rear mount over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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A high kick from DeAnna Bennett
grazes Gracie's head, but she seems okay.
Gracie is holding DeAnna Bennett's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
DeAnna Bennett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
DeAnna Bennett manages to switch to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Gracie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Bennett pushes Kyra Gracie forward against her back and breaks the lock!
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
Bennett gets a good position on the ground. ..
Gracie holds DeAnna Bennett arms and counters her opponent punches.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
DeAnna Bennett realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up DeAnna Bennett. 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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
DeAnna Bennett just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gracie quickly defends.
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
DeAnna Bennett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
Bennett measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
Gracie is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
DeAnna Bennett pushes Kyra Gracie down and prevents her attempts to escape
Bennett is trying to counter now!
DeAnna Bennett hovers above Gracie
Good punches to Gracie's body.
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Good looking punches from DeAnna Bennett on the ground
They could take their toll on Gracie.
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
DeAnna Bennett tries to better her position on the ground...
Kyra Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
Gracie is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap DeAnna Bennett in her guard...
DeAnna Bennett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap DeAnna Bennett in her guard...
DeAnna Bennett keeps good control and remains in full mount.
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Bennett tries to launch a few punches to Kyra Gracie
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Gracie's defense
DeAnna Bennett is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
She pushes Bennett's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
Kyra Gracie hooks Bennett's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
DeAnna Bennett manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
Kyra Gracie gets sloppy and DeAnna Bennett tries to take advantage...
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
Kyra Gracie hooks Bennett's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Bennett hyper-extended her leg
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
DeAnna Bennett manages to kick Gracie away and scrambles on top!
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
DeAnna Bennett is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Bennett struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Bennett's Nose is beginning to swell
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
Bennett struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
DeAnna Bennett is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Bennett
She succeeds!
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
Deep breaths from Kyra Gracie who tries a hammer punch to Bennett's ribs.
That hit Bennett who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Bennett struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
DeAnna Bennett looks to posture up and open Kyra Gracie's guard...
DeAnna Bennett forces Kyra Gracie to open her guard.
DeAnna Bennett is in open guard over Gracie
DeAnna Bennett tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
DeAnna Bennett has to be confident that she won that round.
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Round 3
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
DeAnna Bennett fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gracie blocks that. She made it look easy!
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
DeAnna Bennett was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
A left hook from Bennett
falls short.
Kyra Gracie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Bennett's chin
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
DeAnna Bennett goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
Bennett seems staggered and Kyra Gracie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Brilliant combination from DeAnna Bennett
Gracie is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Kyra Gracie gets ahold of DeAnna Bennett's arm, leaps into the air, and wraps her leg around her right shoulder in a flying omoplata attempt!
Kyra Gracie cannot lock it up. DeAnna Bennett smiles to acknowledge the audacious submission attempt. Kyra Gracie remains on the ground with her opponent standing over her.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Bennett is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Bennett moves backwards and gestures for Kyra Gracie to stand up.
Gracie climbs to her feet and is standing now.
A right hand from DeAnna Bennett
surprises Gracie!
Bennett decides to launch some tentative punches
DeAnna Bennett takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gracie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Bennett stops that one with her ribs!
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
A right hand from DeAnna Bennett
gets deflected.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bennett moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Kyra Gracie checks the kick.
Bennett clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
A punch from Kyra Gracie
grazes Bennett's left cheek.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
DeAnna Bennett is taking out her mouthpiece to breathe...
Good movement from Bennett
who is bobbing and weaving.
A left hook from Bennett
grazes the chin of Gracie.
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
DeAnna Bennett didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Bennett's body! She's holding her side
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
Kyra Gracie is looking to pass DeAnna Bennett's guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
Bennett launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gracie's ribs.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett attempts to move to full guard
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
Gracie tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Bennett from the side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
DeAnna Bennett manages to switch to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett tries to close the guard.
Bennett put Kyra Gracie in closed guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
Gracie is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gracie is trying to counter now!
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) is cheering her!
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Kyra Gracie looks to mount DeAnna Bennett...
Kyra Gracie slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Deep breaths from DeAnna Bennett who tries a hammer punch to Gracie's ribs.
Gracie blocks those punches
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Solid jabs from DeAnna Bennett.
Gracie defends.
Kyra Gracie tries a middle kick
Bennett blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Gracie is holding DeAnna Bennett's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
DeAnna Bennett loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett tries to turn away and scramble out. Kyra Gracie takes her back and locks up a rear naked choke!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That rear naked choke from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
She can't lock it up. DeAnna Bennett spins out and gets back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Gracie studies her opponent looking for a hole in her defense.
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Good front kick from Bennett!
Kyra Gracie blocks
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
DeAnna Bennett fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Gracie blocks and pushes her opponent.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Bennett is holding Kyra Gracie's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away DeAnna Bennett
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some nice shots from DeAnna Bennett
miss their mark.
Bennett misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Kyra Gracie jabs at Bennett
to no visible effect.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
Kyra Gracie jabs at Bennett
hitting her chest.
DeAnna Bennett launches a body shot
Gracie dodges and catches her with a hard cross.
Bennett has a small cut in her Mouth
Bennett wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Gracie doesn't want anything like this as she moves backwards
Gracie moves backwards and DeAnna Bennett is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gracie and Bennett are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
DeAnna Bennett takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Gracie moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Bennett's thigh!
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches DeAnna Bennett's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
Gracie is in closed guard... Bennett tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
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 Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
Bennett tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Kyra Gracie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Bennett misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie moves on the ground
Kyra Gracie moves to side mount
John McCarthy 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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
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 Bennett
Gracie is in open guard over Bennett... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Bennett rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
John McCarthy 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.
Bennett moves forward looking for some action
Kyra Gracie struggles a bit before breaking Bennett's attemp of grappling
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Bennett and Gracie circle around the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by Bennett followed by a hard jab
Gracie deflects the blows.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches DeAnna Bennett's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Bennett
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 Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) is cheering her!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Kyra Gracie goes for an americana!
Bennett breaks free.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over DeAnna Bennett
Gracie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Bennett pushes Kyra Gracie forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
Bennett is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over DeAnna Bennett!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett 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 full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Kyra Gracie doesn't want to lose her adventageous position and she struggles to mantain the full mount.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Kyra Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
That armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Bennett's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Gracie is locking that armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
Gracie is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
That armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Bennett is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Kyra Gracie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Bennett tries to stand up!
Gracie doesn't allow her!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Gracie suddenly holds DeAnna Bennett's arm and tries an armbar!
That Armbar from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Gracie is locking that Armbar...
Bennett struggles to free herself
Bennett struggles to free herself
Bennett can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Kyra Gracie!
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
DeAnna Bennett is looking to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Kyra Gracie has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in closed guard over Gracie
Stand up! This is what Bennett's cornermen are shouting. Kyra Gracie is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Bennett is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over DeAnna Bennett!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over DeAnna Bennett
Gracie fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle she catches DeAnna Bennett's arm and tries an armbar!
Bennett's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Bennett struggles to free herself
Bennett struggles to free herself
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
Bennett hold her own hand and breaks Gracie's lock. She rolls over herself and launches over Kyra Gracie.
DeAnna Bennett is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
DeAnna Bennett looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Kyra Gracie takes advantage of her opponent's over commitment and traps her in full guard.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
DeAnna Bennett is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close an armbar from the bottom!
Bennett struggles to free herself
Bennett's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Gracie is locking that Bicep slider...
Crippling lock!
That Bicep slider from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Bicep slider from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Bennett's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Gracie is locking that Bicep slider...
Crippling lock!
Bennett struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Bennett struggles to free herself
Bennett knows what was coming and counters the lock.
DeAnna Bennett is in open guard over Gracie
DeAnna Bennett tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:55 in the 5 round
The two exchange wildly
Gracie is connecting with a few punches
Kyra Gracie launches a body shot
Bennett evades.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Quick hook by Kyra Gracie
Good shot! Bennett has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Gracie is gassing out... Too bad. Her performance may be going down from here.
Gracie steps backwards away from DeAnna Bennett. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bennett tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Gracie moves backwards and circles around DeAnna Bennett.
Solid shot from DeAnna Bennett to the body.
Gracie blocks in time.
Bennett steps backwards away from Kyra Gracie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Kyra Gracie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Kyra Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Bennett goes down.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
DeAnna Bennett launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Kyra Gracie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Bennett
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Kyra Gracie work her BJJ game.
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Bennett's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Gracie is locking that leglock...
Crippling lock!
Gracie secures the lock while DeAnna Bennett refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Kyra Gracie by Submission (leglock) at 4:47 Round 5
Statistics: DeAnna Bennett
Punches 9/36 (25%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 19/51 (37%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 807 s
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 12/20 (60%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 10/11 (91%)
GnP strikes 1/1 (100%)
Submissions 17/17 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 816 s
Kyra started slow but when she got her shit rollin, she took it.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!