Post by The Sandmen on Oct 24, 2019 1:43:14 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Cerrone while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Renzo Gracie looks very relaxed.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Renzo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Renzo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Cerrone
Renzo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering him!
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Renzo Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Renzo Gracie tries to take advantage...
Renzo Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Cerrone creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Renzo moves backwards and Donald Cerrone is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Renzo Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Renzo Gracie catches Donald Cerrone's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Renzo.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Cerrone
Renzo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Cerrone's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Renzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Donald Cerrone to fight back!
Renzo is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Renzo Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Renzo Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Renzo
Donald Cerrone tries to pass to half guard...
Renzo Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cerrone looks to work from half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Renzo Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Renzo
Cerrone tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Donald Cerrone isolates Renzo Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Renzo Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Cerrone shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Renzo pushes Donald Cerrone forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Cerrone
Renzo is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Renzo Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Cerrone
Renzo struggles on the ground and tries to break Donald Cerrone's guard...
Cerrone doesn't want to free his opponent and Renzo continues in closed guard
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Renzo is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Donald Cerrone keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Renzo is holding Donald Cerrone's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone shows great balance while pushing away Renzo Gracie
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Renzo Gracie launches a body shot
Cerrone evades.
Donald Cerrone takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Renzo pushes Donald Cerrone and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Donald Cerrone goes with a looping right hand while Renzo Gracie jumps back and jabs
Cerrone only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Renzo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Cerrone
Not a desiderable position that Renzo is in now. Donald Cerrone is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cerrone attempts a triangle from bottom! Renzo Gracie slips out. Cerrone quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Renzo Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Cerrone misses a step and Renzo Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Renzo cartwheels towards Cerrone!
Cerrone fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Cerrone
Renzo Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Donald Cerrone's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Cerrone
Renzo Gracie looks to posture up and open Donald Cerrone's guard...
Donald Cerrone has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Cerrone
Renzo tries to escape from closed guard...
Renzo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Cerrone wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Cerrone is launching some bone breaking punches to Renzo's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Renzo Gracie's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone takes a break to breathe while holding Renzo Gracie.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Renzo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Renzo moves forward and holds Cerrone
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Donald Cerrone grapple with Renzo Gracie and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Renzo Gracie...
Donald Cerrone slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Donald Cerrone doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Renzo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Cerrone
Cerrone fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Renzo Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Renzo holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Renzo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Donald Cerrone.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to turn in and scramble out. Renzo Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Donald Cerrone slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Renzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Donald Cerrone to fight back!
Cerrone measures the resilience of Renzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Renzo's side.
Renzo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Renzo Gracie looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Renzo Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Renzo Gracie is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Cerrone
Renzo Gracie pushes Cerrone's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Cerrone wraps his legs while he holds Renzo Gracie's head... Tight guard!
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Cerrone
Renzo Gracie tries to free his leg
Donald Cerrone moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brutal combination from Donald Cerrone!
Renzo is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Chin
Renzo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cerrone struggles... Renzo Gracie is unable to take him down
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Cerrone followed by a hard jab
Renzo Gracie stumbles back.
Donald Cerrone is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Renzo Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cerrone won't budge, forcing Renzo to pull guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Renzo
Cerrone struggles on the ground and tries to break Renzo Gracie's guard...
Donald Cerrone is in Renzo open guard now
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Renzo
Renzo tries to move on the ground and shows Donald Cerrone a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Renzo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Renzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Renzo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cerrone blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo Gracie tries to close the guard.
Renzo put Donald Cerrone in closed guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Renzo
Donald Cerrone hovers above Renzo
Good punches to Renzo's body.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Renzo
Cerrone is in closed guard... Renzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Renzo Gracie is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Renzo fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Donald Cerrone's arm and tries an armbar!
Cerrone hold his own hand and breaks Renzo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Renzo Gracie.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Renzo, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Cerrone.
It looks like Renzo was hit by a bus!
Renzo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Right cheek
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Donald Cerrone tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Renzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Renzo
Renzo tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He succeeds!
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Renzo
Renzo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Cerrone struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Renzo misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cerrone use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering him!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to show some ground skills
Cerrone uses his strength to keep Cerrone at a disadvantage
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Terrible one sided match... Renzo was not ready to fight a fighter of Donald Cerrone caliber.
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Renzo Gracie launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to show some ground skills
Renzo Gracie put Cerrone in half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Donald Cerrone is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Donald Cerrone hooks Renzo's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Renzo Gracie manages to kick Cerrone away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Renzo Gracie looks to counter!
Renzo Gracie tries to close the guard.
Renzo put Donald Cerrone in closed guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Renzo
Cerrone use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering him!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to show some ground skills
Renzo Gracie put Cerrone in half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Donald Cerrone keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Cerrone struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Donald Cerrone postures up and breaks the triangle.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo Gracie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Donald Cerrone tries to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Donald Cerrone manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Cerrone's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Renzo
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Renzo Gracie...
Renzo Gracie takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Renzo
Cerrone use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering him!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Donald Cerrone looks to pass to mount...
Cerrone slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Renzo Gracie.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Donald Cerrone pushes Renzo Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Cerrone catch Renzo Gracie's right arm and tries a kimura
Renzo Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Renzo pushes Donald Cerrone and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cerrone steps backwards away from Renzo Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Renzo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Renzo Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cerrone into his guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Cerrone is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from Cerrone!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Donald Cerrone fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Renzo's chin
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Chin
Renzo is holding Donald Cerrone's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone shows great balance while pushing away Renzo Gracie
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Renzo launches a kick
but Donald Cerrone avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The two exchange wildly
Cerrone is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Pulverizing punch to Renzo's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Incredible haymaker from Donald Cerrone!
You can see Renzo Gracie's head being snapped backwards!
Renzo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Renzo Gracie is a bloody mess!
Cerrone launches a furious hook!
That hits Renzo's chin like a wrecking ball! Renzo loses balance and goes to the mat.
Dan Miragliotta is asking Renzo to defend himself! Dan Miragliotta jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Renzo.
Renzo's Chin is beginning to swell
Renzo has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Donald Cerrone by TKO (Punch) at 1:29 Round 4
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 18/23 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 623 s
Statistics: Renzo Gracie
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 623 s
Renzo definitely did much better here. But Cerrone's standup made Renzo sad, so he just gave up and stopped doing things until he died. RIP Renzo McGracie.
Renzo Gracie looks very relaxed.
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 Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Renzo shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Renzo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Cerrone
Renzo use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering him!
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Renzo Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Donald Cerrone gets sloppy and Renzo Gracie tries to take advantage...
Renzo Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Cerrone creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Renzo moves backwards and Donald Cerrone is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Renzo Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Renzo Gracie catches Donald Cerrone's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Renzo.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Cerrone
Renzo positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Cerrone's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Renzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Donald Cerrone to fight back!
Renzo is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Renzo Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Renzo Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Renzo
Donald Cerrone tries to pass to half guard...
Renzo Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Cerrone looks to work from half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Renzo Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Renzo
Cerrone tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Donald Cerrone isolates Renzo Gracie's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Renzo Gracie is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Cerrone shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Renzo pushes Donald Cerrone forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Cerrone
Renzo is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Renzo Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Cerrone
Renzo struggles on the ground and tries to break Donald Cerrone's guard...
Cerrone doesn't want to free his opponent and Renzo continues in closed guard
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Renzo is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Donald Cerrone keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) are cheering for the fighters.
Renzo is holding Donald Cerrone's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone shows great balance while pushing away Renzo Gracie
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Renzo Gracie launches a body shot
Cerrone evades.
Donald Cerrone takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Renzo pushes Donald Cerrone and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Donald Cerrone goes with a looping right hand while Renzo Gracie jumps back and jabs
Cerrone only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Renzo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Cerrone
Not a desiderable position that Renzo is in now. Donald Cerrone is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Cerrone attempts a triangle from bottom! Renzo Gracie slips out. Cerrone quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Renzo Gracie slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Cerrone misses a step and Renzo Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Renzo cartwheels towards Cerrone!
Cerrone fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Cerrone
Renzo Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Donald Cerrone's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Cerrone
Renzo Gracie looks to posture up and open Donald Cerrone's guard...
Donald Cerrone has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Cerrone
Renzo tries to escape from closed guard...
Renzo struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Cerrone
Donald Cerrone attempts to move to full guard
Donald Cerrone manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Cerrone wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Cerrone is launching some bone breaking punches to Renzo's ribs while in the clinch.
Wow. You can see the pain in Renzo Gracie's eyes.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cerrone takes a break to breathe while holding Renzo Gracie.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Renzo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Renzo moves forward and holds Cerrone
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Donald Cerrone grapple with Renzo Gracie and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Renzo Gracie...
Donald Cerrone slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Donald Cerrone doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Renzo's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Cerrone
Cerrone fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Renzo Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Renzo holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Renzo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Donald Cerrone.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to turn in and scramble out. Renzo Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Donald Cerrone slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Renzo clumsily fails here and it's time for Donald Cerrone to fight back!
Cerrone measures the resilience of Renzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Renzo's side.
Renzo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Renzo Gracie looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Renzo Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Renzo Gracie is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Cerrone
Renzo Gracie pushes Cerrone's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Cerrone wraps his legs while he holds Renzo Gracie's head... Tight guard!
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Cerrone
Renzo Gracie tries to free his leg
Donald Cerrone moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brutal combination from Donald Cerrone!
Renzo is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Chin
Renzo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Cerrone struggles... Renzo Gracie is unable to take him down
Cerrone tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Crisp uppercut by Cerrone followed by a hard jab
Renzo Gracie stumbles back.
Donald Cerrone is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Renzo Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Cerrone won't budge, forcing Renzo to pull guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Renzo
Cerrone struggles on the ground and tries to break Renzo Gracie's guard...
Donald Cerrone is in Renzo open guard now
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Renzo
Renzo tries to move on the ground and shows Donald Cerrone a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Renzo uses his forearms to block the impact!
Renzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Renzo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Cerrone blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo Gracie tries to close the guard.
Renzo put Donald Cerrone in closed guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Renzo
Donald Cerrone hovers above Renzo
Good punches to Renzo's body.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Renzo
Cerrone is in closed guard... Renzo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Donald Cerrone!
Renzo Gracie is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Renzo fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Donald Cerrone's arm and tries an armbar!
Cerrone hold his own hand and breaks Renzo's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Renzo Gracie.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Renzo, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Surprise roundhouse punch by Cerrone.
It looks like Renzo was hit by a bus!
Renzo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Right cheek
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Donald Cerrone tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Renzo is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Renzo
Renzo tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He succeeds!
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Renzo
Renzo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Cerrone struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Renzo misses a step and Donald Cerrone sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cerrone use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering him!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to show some ground skills
Cerrone uses his strength to keep Cerrone at a disadvantage
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Terrible one sided match... Renzo was not ready to fight a fighter of Donald Cerrone caliber.
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Renzo Gracie launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to show some ground skills
Renzo Gracie put Cerrone in half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Donald Cerrone is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Donald Cerrone hooks Renzo's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Renzo Gracie manages to kick Cerrone away and scrambles on top!
Poorly executed technique. Renzo Gracie looks to counter!
Renzo Gracie tries to close the guard.
Renzo put Donald Cerrone in closed guard.
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Renzo
Cerrone use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering him!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo tries to show some ground skills
Renzo Gracie put Cerrone in half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Donald Cerrone keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Cerrone struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo Gracie throws up a triangle attempt!
Donald Cerrone postures up and breaks the triangle.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo measures the resilience of Cerrone's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Cerrone's side.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo Gracie tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Donald Cerrone tries to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Donald Cerrone manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Cerrone's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Renzo
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Renzo Gracie...
Renzo Gracie takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Renzo
Cerrone use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Lanxess Arena (Cologne, Germany) is cheering him!
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Donald Cerrone in his guard.
Donald Cerrone keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Donald Cerrone looks to pass to mount...
Cerrone slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Renzo Gracie.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Donald Cerrone pushes Renzo Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Cerrone is trying to counter now!
Cerrone catch Renzo Gracie's right arm and tries a kimura
Renzo Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Dan Miragliotta 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.
Renzo pushes Donald Cerrone and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Cerrone steps backwards away from Renzo Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Renzo studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Donald Cerrone shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Renzo Gracie is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Cerrone into his guard.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Cerrone is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Tremendous strikes from Cerrone!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
Donald Cerrone fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Renzo's chin
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Chin
Renzo is holding Donald Cerrone's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Donald Cerrone shows great balance while pushing away Renzo Gracie
Poorly executed technique. Donald Cerrone looks to counter!
Renzo launches a kick
but Donald Cerrone avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The two exchange wildly
Cerrone is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Pulverizing punch to Renzo's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Incredible haymaker from Donald Cerrone!
You can see Renzo Gracie's head being snapped backwards!
Renzo's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Renzo Gracie is a bloody mess!
Cerrone launches a furious hook!
That hits Renzo's chin like a wrecking ball! Renzo loses balance and goes to the mat.
Dan Miragliotta is asking Renzo to defend himself! Dan Miragliotta jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Renzo.
Renzo's Chin is beginning to swell
Renzo has a small cut in his Chin
Winner is Donald Cerrone by TKO (Punch) at 1:29 Round 4
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 18/23 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/3 (100%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 5/9 (56%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 623 s
Statistics: Renzo Gracie
Punches 3/6 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/7 (43%)
GnP strikes 6/10 (60%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 623 s
Renzo definitely did much better here. But Cerrone's standup made Renzo sad, so he just gave up and stopped doing things until he died. RIP Renzo McGracie.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!