Post by The Sandmen on Aug 21, 2020 14:58:57 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Usman while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Renzo Gracie looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Kamaru Usman and Renzo Gracie touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Usman showing excellent timing, blasts Renzo Gracie with a right hand.
Great hook by Kamaru Usman! Renzo Gracie is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Right eye
Usman is standing while Renzo is on the ground on his back
Kamaru Usman creates space and allows Renzo Gracie to stand up.
Renzo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kamaru Usman!
Renzo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Renzo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
As the fight continues it seems that Renzo Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
Renzo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Usman doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Usman looks to be in very good shape.
Usman launches a furious low kick!
Renzo blocks.
Kamaru Usman gets sloppy and Renzo Gracie tries to take advantage...
Renzo moves forward looking for some action
Kamaru Usman doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Renzo Gracie and Usman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kamaru Usman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Renzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kamaru Usman fakes a punch and launches himself over Renzo Gracie
Great move by Usman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Usman launches a few hard punches to Renzo Gracie's ribs!
Renzo Gracie's ribs shows the damage! Kamaru Usman is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Renzo and Kamaru Usman are cliched up against the cage. Renzo steps for a throw
Usman stays on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Renzo Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Usman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Usman's body! He's holding his side
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Usman tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) is cheering him!
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Renzo tries to move to full mount!
Usman won't allow him to take this position easily.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Not a desiderable position that Renzo is in now. Kamaru Usman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Kamaru Usman attempts to trap Renzo Gracie in his guard.
Kamaru Usman manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Usman
Kamaru Usman attempts to move to full guard
Kamaru Usman manages to switch to full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Usman measures the resilience of Renzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Renzo's side.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Stand up! This is what Renzo's cornermen are shouting. Kamaru Usman is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Usman tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Usman's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Usman
Kamaru Usman attempts to move to full guard
Kamaru Usman manages to switch to full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Renzo tries to cover his face,
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Usman is able to break the lock.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Usman is able to break the lock.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Usman tries to close his guard around Renzo
He is not able to do it
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Renzo tries to jump to side mount.
Kamaru Usman jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Renzo
Usman tries to escape from closed guard...
Usman struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Usman, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Middle kick from Usman.
The kick just misses.
Usman clumsily fails here and it's time for Renzo Gracie to fight back!
Renzo Gracie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Usman blocks that. It was easy!
Renzo is holding Kamaru Usman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kamaru Usman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Deep breaths from Kamaru Usman who tries a hammer punch to Renzo's ribs.
Renzo blocks those punches
Usman clumsily fails here and it's time for Renzo Gracie to fight back!
Renzo Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Usman creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Renzo is holding Kamaru Usman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kamaru Usman shows great balance while pushing away Renzo Gracie
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Renzo Gracie closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Renzo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Renzo is clinching with Usman.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Renzo grapple with Kamaru Usman and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Kamaru Usman falls hard on the mat with Renzo Gracie on top of him
Usman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Usman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kamaru Usman controls the situation despite Renzo Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo is moving on the ground...
Usman tries to counter Renzo's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Usman 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 Kamaru Usman.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Renzo Gracie looks to mount Kamaru Usman...
Kamaru Usman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Usman is able to break the lock.
Renzo misses a step and Kamaru Usman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kamaru Usman slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Renzo Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Renzo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Usman struggles... Renzo Gracie is unable to take him down
Usman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kamaru Usman just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Renzo may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Left cheek
Usman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Renzo struggles... Kamaru Usman is unable to take him down
Solid low kick from Kamaru Usman.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Renzo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kamaru Usman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Usman's mid-section, he seems hurt
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Renzo tries to move to full mount
Renzo's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Usman tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo tries to escape from the closed guard
Renzo Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo tries to escape from closed guard...
Usman waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Renzo Gracie! He is reversed and nor Kamaru Usman is on half guard!
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kamaru Usman breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Kamaru Usman looks to counter!
Kamaru Usman tries to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Kamaru Usman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Usman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Usman catch Renzo Gracie's left arm and tries a kimura
Renzo Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Kamaru Usman pushes Renzo Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Usman is trying to counter now!
Usman fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Renzo Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Renzo hold his own hand and breaks Usman's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kamaru Usman.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Usman jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kamaru Usman pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Usman feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Renzo's Chin is beginning to swell
Usman launches a furious hook!
That hits Renzo's chin like a wrecking ball! Renzo loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Usman is standing while Renzo is on the ground on his back
Usman cartwheels towards Renzo!
Renzo fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Renzo is trying to counter now!
Renzo Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Kamaru Usman's head...
It lands flush with Kamaru Usman's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Usman is standing while Renzo is on the ground on his back
Kamaru Usman creates space and allows Renzo Gracie to stand up.
Renzo Gracie is on his feet again.
Kamaru Usman attempts a sweep single...
Renzo Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Kamaru Usman moves forward looking for some grappling action
Usman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Usman tries to take Renzo Gracie to the ground from the clinch...
Renzo shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Renzo Gracie looks to counter!
Renzo Gracie grapple with Kamaru Usman and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Usman tries to show some ground skills
Kamaru Usman put Renzo in half guard.
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie goes for an americana!
Usman breaks free.
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Usman
Stand up! This is what Renzo's cornermen are shouting. Kamaru Usman is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Kamaru Usman attempts to move to full guard
Kamaru Usman manages to switch to full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kamaru Usman rolls Renzo Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo
Usman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Renzo Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Renzo Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo
Usman tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Renzo! Usman has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Usman has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Renzo.
Nicely done! Usman now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Renzo is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Usman tries to use some of his tricky moves but Usman's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Renzo has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Renzo is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Renzo Gracie gets sloppy and Kamaru Usman tries to take advantage...
Kamaru Usman slides his arm under Renzo Gracie's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Renzo Gracie pushes up and slides Kamaru Usman's arm over his chin.
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Usman tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Usman has one of his arm over Renzo Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Renzo has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Renzo is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Kamaru Usman aggressively and repeatedly punches Renzo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Usman tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Renzo adopts the turtle defense and Usman is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Usman tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Usman has one of his arm over Renzo Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Kamaru Usman throws his leg over Renzo Gracie's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Kamaru Usman's rear naked choke attempt!
That Rear Naked Choke from Kamaru Usman appears to be unbreakable
Renzo Gracie frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Kamaru Usman and ends up on top!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo tries to stand up!
Usman doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Renzo Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Usman decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Usman moves back and takes a deep breath.
Renzo Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Usman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Renzo moves on the ground
Renzo cannot take advantage in the ground
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Kamaru Usman.
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Round 4
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Kamaru Usman was tooling Renzo Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Renzo Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Renzo Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Renzo Gracie catches Kamaru Usman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Renzo.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie tries to pass Kamaru Usman's guard...
Renzo Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Usman
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Usman's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Renzo
Kamaru Usman tries to turn in and scramble out. Renzo Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Kamaru Usman slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Renzo misses a step and Kamaru Usman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Usman 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 Gracie is in half guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie tries a kimura
Usman breaks the lock.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Renzo Gracie goes for an americana!
Usman breaks free.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Usman 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 Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Renzo tries to cover his face,
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Usman measures the resilience of Renzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Renzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Renzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Renzo Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Renzo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kamaru Usman.
Renzo Gracie is in full mount over Kamaru Usman
Kamaru Usman tries to roll to his side and trap Renzo Gracie in his guard...
Kamaru Usman moves to half guard.
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Usman
Stand up! This is what Renzo's cornermen are shouting. Kamaru Usman is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Kamaru Usman attempts to move to full guard
Kamaru Usman manages to switch to full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Kamaru Usman 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Usman tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Renzo tries to cover his face,
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Usman's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Usman
Renzo shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Usman pushes Renzo Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Renzo
Usman 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Kamaru Usman in his guard.
Renzo Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Renzo
Usman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Renzo is covering himself! Usman tries to force the situation and Renzo clumsily gives his back!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo
Renzo has given his back to Kamaru Usman who is trying to get one hook in!
Kamaru Usman has one hook in!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Usman tries to end this with a RNC!
Renzo manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Renzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Renzo is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Usman tries to use some of his tricky moves but Usman's is smart enough to counter him.
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Usman has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Renzo.
Nicely done! Usman now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Kamaru Usman throws his leg over Renzo Gracie's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Kamaru Usman's rear naked choke attempt!
Renzo Gracie frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Kamaru Usman and ends up on top!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Renzo Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Renzo
Renzo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Usman blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Usman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Usman tries to jump to side mount.
Renzo Gracie closed his guard around Kamaru Usman.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Renzo Gracie tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Renzo Gracie who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Renzo grab one of Kamaru Usman's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Kamaru Usman landed hard on his back
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Renzo is standing while Usman is on the ground on his back
Renzo cartwheels towards Usman!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Kamaru Usman.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Usman tries to show some ground skills
Kamaru Usman put Renzo in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Kamaru Usman.
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Round 5
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Kamaru Usman tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kamaru Usman's mind is definitely in the fight, Renzo just got nailed! Kamaru Usman saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Renzo moves aside and dodges.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Renzo Gracie!
Usman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Usman decides to launch some tentative punches
Kamaru Usman takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Kamaru Usman moves forward looking for some grappling action
Renzo pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Kamaru Usman tries a hook to the body
and hits Renzo ribs hard
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Usman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Renzo wants nothing of that and pushes Usman.
Renzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Renzo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Usman with a double overhooks!
Kamaru Usman 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
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Renzo
Renzo tries to close his guard around Usman
He is not able to do it
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Renzo
Kamaru Usman aggressively and repeatedly punches Renzo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Renzo
Renzo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Usman blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Usman's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Renzo is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Renzo is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Renzo is locking that Triangle Armbar...
That Triangle Armbar from Renzo Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle Armbar from Renzo Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Kamaru Usman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Renzo Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Kamaru Usman launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Renzo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Renzo Gracie's cheek! Renzo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Renzo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Usman is standing while Renzo is on the ground on his back
Renzo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Renzo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Renzo Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Renzo Gracie catches Kamaru Usman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Renzo.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo tries to escape from the closed guard
Renzo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Usman tries to close his guard around Renzo
He is not able to do it
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Usman measures the resilience of Renzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Renzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Kamaru Usman's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Stand up! This is what Usman's cornermen are shouting. Renzo Gracie is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Renzo works on the ground with his fingers over Usman's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta allows Usman time to recover... 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Renzo Gracie paws at Usman.
Usman answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Good movement from Renzo
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Renzo pushes Kamaru Usman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Kamaru Usman by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kamaru Usman
Punches 23/35 (66%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 25/38 (66%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 947 s
Statistics: Renzo Gracie
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 981 s
Reasonably close fight. Usman was doing more damage. Renzo was doing lots of controlly stuff. But damage wins the day.
Renzo Gracie looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Kamaru Usman and Renzo Gracie touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Usman showing excellent timing, blasts Renzo Gracie with a right hand.
Great hook by Kamaru Usman! Renzo Gracie is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Right eye
Usman is standing while Renzo is on the ground on his back
Kamaru Usman creates space and allows Renzo Gracie to stand up.
Renzo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kamaru Usman!
Renzo is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Renzo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
As the fight continues it seems that Renzo Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
Renzo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Usman doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 0:55 in the 1 round
Usman looks to be in very good shape.
Usman launches a furious low kick!
Renzo blocks.
Kamaru Usman gets sloppy and Renzo Gracie tries to take advantage...
Renzo moves forward looking for some action
Kamaru Usman doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Renzo Gracie and Usman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Kamaru Usman is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Renzo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kamaru Usman fakes a punch and launches himself over Renzo Gracie
Great move by Usman who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Usman launches a few hard punches to Renzo Gracie's ribs!
Renzo Gracie's ribs shows the damage! Kamaru Usman is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Renzo and Kamaru Usman are cliched up against the cage. Renzo steps for a throw
Usman stays on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Renzo Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Usman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Usman's body! He's holding his side
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Usman tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) is cheering him!
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Renzo tries to move to full mount!
Usman won't allow him to take this position easily.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Not a desiderable position that Renzo is in now. Kamaru Usman is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Kamaru Usman attempts to trap Renzo Gracie in his guard.
Kamaru Usman manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Usman
Kamaru Usman attempts to move to full guard
Kamaru Usman manages to switch to full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Usman measures the resilience of Renzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Renzo's side.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Stand up! This is what Renzo's cornermen are shouting. Kamaru Usman is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Usman tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Usman's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Usman
Kamaru Usman attempts to move to full guard
Kamaru Usman manages to switch to full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Renzo tries to cover his face,
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Usman is able to break the lock.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Usman is able to break the lock.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Usman tries to close his guard around Renzo
He is not able to do it
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Renzo tries to jump to side mount.
Kamaru Usman jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Renzo
Usman tries to escape from closed guard...
Usman struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Usman, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Middle kick from Usman.
The kick just misses.
Usman clumsily fails here and it's time for Renzo Gracie to fight back!
Renzo Gracie fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Usman blocks that. It was easy!
Renzo is holding Kamaru Usman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kamaru Usman loses balance and goes to the ground.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Deep breaths from Kamaru Usman who tries a hammer punch to Renzo's ribs.
Renzo blocks those punches
Usman clumsily fails here and it's time for Renzo Gracie to fight back!
Renzo Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Usman creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Renzo is holding Kamaru Usman's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kamaru Usman shows great balance while pushing away Renzo Gracie
The clock says 0:45 in the 2 round
Renzo Gracie closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Renzo tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Renzo is clinching with Usman.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Renzo grapple with Kamaru Usman and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Kamaru Usman falls hard on the mat with Renzo Gracie on top of him
Usman ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Usman tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Kamaru Usman controls the situation despite Renzo Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo is moving on the ground...
Usman tries to counter Renzo's moves on the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Usman 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 Kamaru Usman.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Renzo Gracie looks to mount Kamaru Usman...
Kamaru Usman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Usman is able to break the lock.
Renzo misses a step and Kamaru Usman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kamaru Usman slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Renzo Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Renzo grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Usman struggles... Renzo Gracie is unable to take him down
Usman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kamaru Usman just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Renzo may be in trouble!
There is a small laceration on Renzo Gracie's Left cheek
Usman grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Renzo struggles... Kamaru Usman is unable to take him down
Solid low kick from Kamaru Usman.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Renzo fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kamaru Usman didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Usman's mid-section, he seems hurt
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Renzo tries to move to full mount
Renzo's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Usman tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo tries to escape from the closed guard
Renzo Gracie any adventage in the ground.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo tries to escape from closed guard...
Usman waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Renzo Gracie! He is reversed and nor Kamaru Usman is on half guard!
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo moves to high guard and tries to close an armbar!
Kamaru Usman breaks the lock, rolls on the ground and stands up quickly.
Poorly executed technique. Kamaru Usman looks to counter!
Kamaru Usman tries to pass Renzo Gracie's guard...
Kamaru Usman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Usman tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Usman catch Renzo Gracie's left arm and tries a kimura
Renzo Gracie holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Kamaru Usman pushes Renzo Gracie down and prevents his attempts to escape
Usman is trying to counter now!
Usman fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Renzo Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Renzo hold his own hand and breaks Usman's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Kamaru Usman.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Usman jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Kamaru Usman pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Usman feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Renzo's Chin is beginning to swell
Usman launches a furious hook!
That hits Renzo's chin like a wrecking ball! Renzo loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Usman is standing while Renzo is on the ground on his back
Usman cartwheels towards Renzo!
Renzo fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Renzo is trying to counter now!
Renzo Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Kamaru Usman's head...
It lands flush with Kamaru Usman's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Usman is standing while Renzo is on the ground on his back
Kamaru Usman creates space and allows Renzo Gracie to stand up.
Renzo Gracie is on his feet again.
Kamaru Usman attempts a sweep single...
Renzo Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Kamaru Usman moves forward looking for some grappling action
Usman has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Usman tries to take Renzo Gracie to the ground from the clinch...
Renzo shows his sprawl skills and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Renzo Gracie looks to counter!
Renzo Gracie grapple with Kamaru Usman and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Usman tries to show some ground skills
Kamaru Usman put Renzo in half guard.
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie goes for an americana!
Usman breaks free.
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Usman
Stand up! This is what Renzo's cornermen are shouting. Kamaru Usman is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Kamaru Usman attempts to move to full guard
Kamaru Usman manages to switch to full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Kamaru Usman rolls Renzo Gracie to his stomach and takes his back!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo
Usman gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Renzo Gracie! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Renzo Gracie doesn't defend himself!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo
Usman tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Renzo! Usman has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Usman has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Renzo.
Nicely done! Usman now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 2:40 in the 3 round
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Renzo is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Usman tries to use some of his tricky moves but Usman's is smart enough to counter him.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Renzo has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Renzo is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Renzo Gracie gets sloppy and Kamaru Usman tries to take advantage...
Kamaru Usman slides his arm under Renzo Gracie's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Renzo Gracie pushes up and slides Kamaru Usman's arm over his chin.
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Usman tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Usman has one of his arm over Renzo Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Renzo has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Renzo is unable to find a way to escape from this.
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Kamaru Usman aggressively and repeatedly punches Renzo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Usman tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Renzo adopts the turtle defense and Usman is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Usman tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Renzo!
Usman has one of his arm over Renzo Gracie's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Kamaru Usman throws his leg over Renzo Gracie's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Kamaru Usman's rear naked choke attempt!
That Rear Naked Choke from Kamaru Usman appears to be unbreakable
Renzo Gracie frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Kamaru Usman and ends up on top!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo tries to stand up!
Usman doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Renzo Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Usman decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Usman moves back and takes a deep breath.
Renzo Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Usman is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Renzo moves on the ground
Renzo cannot take advantage in the ground
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Kamaru Usman.
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Round 4
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Kamaru Usman was tooling Renzo Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Renzo Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Renzo Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Renzo Gracie catches Kamaru Usman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Renzo.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie tries to pass Kamaru Usman's guard...
Renzo Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Usman
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Usman's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Renzo
Kamaru Usman tries to turn in and scramble out. Renzo Gracie timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Kamaru Usman slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Renzo misses a step and Kamaru Usman sees an opportunity to counter him!
Usman 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 Gracie is in half guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie tries a kimura
Usman breaks the lock.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Renzo Gracie goes for an americana!
Usman breaks free.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Usman 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 Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Renzo tries to cover his face,
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Usman measures the resilience of Renzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Renzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Renzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Renzo Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Renzo slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kamaru Usman.
Renzo Gracie is in full mount over Kamaru Usman
Kamaru Usman tries to roll to his side and trap Renzo Gracie in his guard...
Kamaru Usman moves to half guard.
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Usman
Stand up! This is what Renzo's cornermen are shouting. Kamaru Usman is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Kamaru Usman attempts to move to full guard
Kamaru Usman manages to switch to full guard.
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Kamaru Usman 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.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Usman tries to close his guard around Renzo
He succeeds!
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Kamaru Usman launches a few punches to Renzo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Renzo tries to cover his face,
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Kamaru Usman keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Usman's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Renzo Gracie is in half guard over Usman
Renzo shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Usman pushes Renzo Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is in closed guard over Renzo
Usman 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) is cheering him!
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is in side mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie attempts to trap Kamaru Usman in his guard.
Renzo Gracie manages to switch to half guard.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Renzo
Usman launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Renzo is covering himself! Usman tries to force the situation and Renzo clumsily gives his back!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo
Renzo has given his back to Kamaru Usman who is trying to get one hook in!
Kamaru Usman has one hook in!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Usman tries to end this with a RNC!
Renzo manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Renzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Renzo is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Usman tries to use some of his tricky moves but Usman's is smart enough to counter him.
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with one hook in
Usman has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Renzo.
Nicely done! Usman now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Usman is in rear mount over Renzo with two hooks in
Kamaru Usman throws his leg over Renzo Gracie's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Kamaru Usman's rear naked choke attempt!
Renzo Gracie frees his arm and defends the choke. He manages to turn into Kamaru Usman and ends up on top!
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
The clock says 4:00 in the 4 round
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Renzo Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Kamaru Usman in his guard...
Renzo Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Renzo
Renzo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Usman blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Usman tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Usman tries to jump to side mount.
Renzo Gracie closed his guard around Kamaru Usman.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Renzo Gracie tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Renzo Gracie who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Renzo grab one of Kamaru Usman's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Kamaru Usman landed hard on his back
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Renzo is standing while Usman is on the ground on his back
Renzo cartwheels towards Usman!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Kamaru Usman.
Renzo Gracie is in side mount over Kamaru Usman
Usman tries to show some ground skills
Kamaru Usman put Renzo in half guard.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Kamaru Usman.
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Round 5
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Kamaru Usman tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Kamaru Usman's mind is definitely in the fight, Renzo just got nailed! Kamaru Usman saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Renzo moves aside and dodges.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Renzo Gracie!
Usman is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Usman decides to launch some tentative punches
Kamaru Usman takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:05 in the 5 round
Kamaru Usman moves forward looking for some grappling action
Renzo pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Kamaru Usman tries a hook to the body
and hits Renzo ribs hard
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Usman wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Renzo wants nothing of that and pushes Usman.
Renzo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Renzo moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Usman with a double overhooks!
Kamaru Usman 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
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Renzo
Renzo tries to close his guard around Usman
He is not able to do it
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Renzo
Kamaru Usman aggressively and repeatedly punches Renzo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kamaru Usman is in open guard over Renzo
Renzo reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Usman blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Kamaru Usman is in half guard over Renzo
Renzo throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Usman's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Renzo is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Renzo is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Punishing hold!
Renzo is locking that Triangle Armbar...
That Triangle Armbar from Renzo Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Triangle Armbar from Renzo Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Kamaru Usman realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Renzo Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Kamaru Usman launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Renzo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Renzo Gracie's cheek! Renzo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Renzo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Usman is standing while Renzo is on the ground on his back
Renzo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Renzo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Renzo Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Renzo Gracie catches Kamaru Usman's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Renzo.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo tries to escape from the closed guard
Renzo succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Usman tries to close his guard around Renzo
He is not able to do it
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Usman measures the resilience of Renzo's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Renzo blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Renzo Gracie is in open guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Kamaru Usman's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Renzo Gracie is in closed guard over Usman
Renzo is in closed guard... Usman tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Renzo Gracie!
Kamaru Usman is in full mount over Renzo Gracie
Stand up! This is what Usman's cornermen are shouting. Renzo Gracie is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Renzo works on the ground with his fingers over Usman's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta allows Usman time to recover... 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 Palacio de los Deportes (Mexico City, Mexico) are cheering for the fighters.
Renzo Gracie paws at Usman.
Usman answers with solid punches!
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Good movement from Renzo
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
Renzo pushes Kamaru Usman and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Kamaru Usman by Unanimous decision
Statistics: Kamaru Usman
Punches 23/35 (66%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 3/4 (75%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 25/38 (66%)
Submissions 8/8 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 947 s
Statistics: Renzo Gracie
Punches 12/17 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 6/8 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 12/12 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 981 s
Reasonably close fight. Usman was doing more damage. Renzo was doing lots of controlly stuff. But damage wins the day.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!