Post by The Sandmen on Mar 29, 2013 16:34:04 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Royce while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Costa Philippou is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Royce launches a stiff jab!
Costa ducks that one.
Royce Gracie launches a body shot
Costa evades.
Costa misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid kick to the leg from Royce Gracie
that visibly pains Costa.
Royce is holding Costa Philippou's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou shows great balance while pushing away Royce Gracie
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Costa Philippou didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Costa
Costa tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Costa
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Costa Philippou's guard...
Royce Gracie is in Costa open guard now
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Costa
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Costa is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Costa
Costa tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Costa
Costa measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Costa
Costa measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to pass Costa Philippou's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou attempts to move to full guard
Costa Philippou manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Costa
Royce is in open guard over Costa... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Costa rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce 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.
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Costa hyper-extended his leg
Quick hook by Costa Philippou
glances off Royce's arms.
Costa Philippou tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Costa decides to launch some tentative punches
Costa Philippou takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Costa is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Costa Philippou
Costa misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Costa Philippou launches a body shot
Royce evades.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Costa can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Some nice shots from Costa Philippou
that stun Royce.
The two exchange wildly
Royce is connecting with a few punches
Costa tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Royce moves backwards and circles around Costa Philippou.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Costa Philippou brings Royce Gracie down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Royce
Costa is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Costa Philippou!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa breaths deeply while on the ground
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou tries to turn away and scramble out. Royce Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Costa Philippou spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Costa Philippou takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Royce has a small cut in his Right cheek
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Costa moves forward looking for some action
Royce Gracie doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Brutal combination from Costa Philippou!
Royce moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce is holding Costa Philippou's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou shows great balance while pushing away Royce Gracie
Costa Philippou launches a body shot
Royce dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Royce steps forward
Costa Philippou catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Royce's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A right hand from Royce Gracie
makes Costa stumble back!
Costa Philippou tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Costa goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Costa
Costa tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Costa
Costa Philippou is cooling the fight on the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Costa
Royce tries to move to full mount
Royce succeeds
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Costa Philippou moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Costa Philippou!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Royce Gracie is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Costa Philippou has left Royce staggered! Costa Philippou should try push forward now and finish this!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Royce Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Costa tries to show some ground skills
Royce uses his strength to keep Royce at a disadvantage
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Costa Philippou.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Not a desiderable position that Royce is in now. Costa Philippou is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Costa Philippou launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Royce tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Royce Gracie
surprises Costa!
There is a small laceration on Costa Philippou's Chin
Costa moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Royce Gracie checks the kick.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Costa decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Costa moves back and takes a deep breath.
A left hook from Costa
falls short.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
are evaded by Costa.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Costa grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Royce struggles... Costa Philippou is unable to take him down
Costa clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Royce Gracie pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Royce gets hold of a leg and trips Costa to the mat!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Costa
Costa throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Costa Philippou. 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce is holding Costa Philippou's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Royce is locking that Americana...
Costa breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Royce Gracie looks to mount Costa Philippou...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Stand up! This is what Costa's cornermen are shouting. Royce Gracie is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Royce tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Royce Gracie controls the situation despite Costa Philippou efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Royce
Costa Philippou looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Costa Philippou forces Royce Gracie to open his guard.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Royce
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Costa Philippou slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Costa struggles to free himself
Costa tries to break the lock slamming Royce Gracie against the mat!
Royce Gracie doesn't allow Costa Philippou to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
Crushing shot to Costa's body! He's holding his side
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Costa Philippou lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Royce Gracie doesn't break the lock and Costa Philippou is running out of time!
Costa Philippou slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Royce
Royce reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Costa blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Costa is trying to counter now!
Costa tries to open up Royce Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
Royce Gracie wraps his arms around Costa's arms and counters the punches.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Royce
Costa tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Royce
Costa tries to move to full mount
Costa's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Royce
Costa launches a barrage of elbows over Royce's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Royce doesn't fight back!
Royce's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Costa
He succeeds!
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Royce
Costa struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce doesn't want to free his opponent and Costa continues in closed guard
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Costa struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Royce
Costa Philippou doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Royce
Costa Philippou doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
John McCarthy 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie swings...
hard impact to Costa's face!
An overhand right from Costa Philippou that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Royce moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Costa misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punches from Royce Gracie.
Costa staggers backwards. Royce wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Costa Philippou tries a hook to the body
but Royce manages to dodge it
Royce Gracie and Costa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Costa Philippou chases Royce and launches a few perfect strikes
Royce ducks backwards and avoids them.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Costa's thigh!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Royce Gracie!
Costa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Costa Philippou's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Costa
Royce is in closed guard... Costa tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Costa
Costa measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Costa Philippou has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Royce avoids a dangerous strike from Costa
and counters with a solid straight!
Costa and Royce are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Costa Philippou fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Royce Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Costa and pushes him away!
Costa tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Royce moves backwards and circles around Costa Philippou.
Costa Philippou has seen better days.
Costa wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Royce doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Costa looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Royce Gracie's punches
Costa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Royce.
Royce is holding Costa Philippou's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Costa measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Costa Philippou.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Royce goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Costa's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Costa's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Costa's eyes...
Costa Philippou breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce tries to grapple
He puts Costa in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Costa pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Royce tries to take Costa Philippou down... Costa stumbles backwards and Royce Gracie launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Costa's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Costa Philippou embrace and tries to move away...
Costa Philippou pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Costa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Costa Philippou tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Royce ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Royce Gracie to the body.
Costa didn't like that.
Costa pushes Royce Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brutal combination from Costa Philippou!
Royce moves aside and dodges.
Costa Philippou gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce is holding Costa Philippou's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Costa won't allow him to take this position easily.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Royce Gracie isolates Costa Philippou's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Costa's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Royce is locking that Arm Triangle...
Royce is locking that Arm Triangle...
You can see the pain reflected in Costa's eyes...
Costa Philippou is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Royce Gracie looks to mount Costa Philippou...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Royce is in rear mount over Costa
Costa has given his back to Royce Gracie who is trying to get one hook in!
Royce Gracie has one hook in!
Royce is in rear mount over Costa with one hook in
Costa has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Costa is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie throws his leg over Costa Philippou's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Royce Gracie's rear naked choke attempt!
Royce is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Costa's eyes...
Costa struggles to free himself
Royce is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Punishing hold!
Royce secures the lock while Costa Philippou refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:51 Round 4
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 27/46 (59%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 555 s
Statistics: Costa Philippou
Punches 16/44 (36%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/41 (34%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/3 (0%)
Time on the ground 555 s
A Decent fight from both guys, but Gracie's ground work won him this fight. Not by much, but by enough to win.
Costa Philippou is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Royce launches a stiff jab!
Costa ducks that one.
Royce Gracie launches a body shot
Costa evades.
Costa misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Solid kick to the leg from Royce Gracie
that visibly pains Costa.
Royce is holding Costa Philippou's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou shows great balance while pushing away Royce Gracie
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Costa Philippou didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Costa
Costa tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Costa
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Costa Philippou's guard...
Royce Gracie is in Costa open guard now
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Costa
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Costa is able to break the lock.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Costa
Costa tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Costa
Costa measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Costa
Costa measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie tries to pass Costa Philippou's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou attempts to move to full guard
Costa Philippou manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Costa
Royce is in open guard over Costa... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Costa rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce 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.
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Costa hyper-extended his leg
Quick hook by Costa Philippou
glances off Royce's arms.
Costa Philippou tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Royce Gracie jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
Costa decides to launch some tentative punches
Costa Philippou takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Costa is holding Royce Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Royce Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Costa Philippou
Costa misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Costa Philippou launches a body shot
Royce evades.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Costa can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Some nice shots from Costa Philippou
that stun Royce.
The two exchange wildly
Royce is connecting with a few punches
Costa tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Royce moves backwards and circles around Costa Philippou.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie locks up a guillotine with an arm in...
Costa Philippou brings Royce Gracie down to the ground and pulls his head out.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Royce
Costa is in closed guard... Royce tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Costa Philippou!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa breaths deeply while on the ground
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou tries to turn away and scramble out. Royce Gracie takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Costa Philippou spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Costa Philippou takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Royce has a small cut in his Right cheek
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Costa moves forward looking for some action
Royce Gracie doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Brutal combination from Costa Philippou!
Royce moves aside and dodges.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce is holding Costa Philippou's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou shows great balance while pushing away Royce Gracie
Costa Philippou launches a body shot
Royce dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Royce steps forward
Costa Philippou catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Royce's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
A right hand from Royce Gracie
makes Costa stumble back!
Costa Philippou tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Costa goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Costa
Costa tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Costa
Costa Philippou is cooling the fight on the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Costa
Royce tries to move to full mount
Royce succeeds
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll on the ground...
Royce knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Costa Philippou moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Costa Philippou!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Royce Gracie is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Costa Philippou has left Royce staggered! Costa Philippou should try push forward now and finish this!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Costa
Costa Philippou slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Royce Gracie cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Costa tries to show some ground skills
Royce uses his strength to keep Royce at a disadvantage
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Costa Philippou.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Not a desiderable position that Royce is in now. Costa Philippou is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Costa Philippou launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Royce tries to cover his face,
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Royce tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
A right hand from Royce Gracie
surprises Costa!
There is a small laceration on Costa Philippou's Chin
Costa moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Royce Gracie checks the kick.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Costa decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Costa moves back and takes a deep breath.
A left hook from Costa
falls short.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Several good body shots
are evaded by Costa.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Costa grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Royce struggles... Costa Philippou is unable to take him down
Costa clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Royce Gracie pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Royce gets hold of a leg and trips Costa to the mat!
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Costa
Costa throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Costa Philippou. 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce is holding Costa Philippou's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Royce is locking that Americana...
Costa breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Royce Gracie looks to mount Costa Philippou...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Stand up! This is what Costa's cornermen are shouting. Royce Gracie is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Royce tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Royce Gracie controls the situation despite Costa Philippou efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Royce
Costa Philippou looks to posture up and open Royce Gracie's guard...
Costa Philippou forces Royce Gracie to open his guard.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Royce
Royce attempts a triangle from bottom! Costa Philippou slips out. Royce quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Costa struggles to free himself
Costa tries to break the lock slamming Royce Gracie against the mat!
Royce Gracie doesn't allow Costa Philippou to escape. He is tightening the Triangle to Armbar
Crushing shot to Costa's body! He's holding his side
That Triangle to Armbar looks tight...
Costa Philippou lifts his opponent from the ground displaying great power! And down he goes!
Royce Gracie doesn't break the lock and Costa Philippou is running out of time!
Costa Philippou slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Royce
Royce reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Costa blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Costa is trying to counter now!
Costa tries to open up Royce Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
Royce Gracie wraps his arms around Costa's arms and counters the punches.
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Royce
Costa tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Royce
Costa tries to move to full mount
Costa's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Royce
Costa launches a barrage of elbows over Royce's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Royce doesn't fight back!
Royce's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Costa Philippou is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to close his guard around Costa
He succeeds!
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Royce
Costa struggles on the ground and tries to break Royce Gracie's guard...
Royce doesn't want to free his opponent and Costa continues in closed guard
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Costa struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Royce
Costa Philippou doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
Costa Philippou is in closed guard over Royce
Costa Philippou doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
John McCarthy 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie swings...
hard impact to Costa's face!
An overhand right from Costa Philippou that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Royce moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Costa misses a step and Royce Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Nice punches from Royce Gracie.
Costa staggers backwards. Royce wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Costa Philippou tries a hook to the body
but Royce manages to dodge it
Royce Gracie and Costa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Costa Philippou chases Royce and launches a few perfect strikes
Royce ducks backwards and avoids them.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Costa's thigh!
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Royce Gracie!
Costa is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Costa Philippou's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Costa
Royce is in closed guard... Costa tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Costa
Costa measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce is trying to counter now!
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Costa Philippou has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Royce avoids a dangerous strike from Costa
and counters with a solid straight!
Costa and Royce are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Costa Philippou fakes a punch and launches himself over Royce!
Royce Gracie is smart enough to avoid the clinch game by Costa and pushes him away!
Costa tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Royce moves backwards and circles around Costa Philippou.
Costa Philippou has seen better days.
Costa wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Royce doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Costa looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Royce Gracie's punches
Costa is on the receiving end of a great combo by Royce.
Royce is holding Costa Philippou's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Costa measures the resilience of Royce's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Royce blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Royce slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Costa Philippou.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Royce goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Costa's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Costa's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Costa's eyes...
Costa Philippou breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Royce 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 Indira Gandhi Arena (Delhi,India) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce tries to grapple
He puts Costa in a double underhook!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Royce gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Costa pummels back into position.
The fighters are clinching.
Royce tries to take Costa Philippou down... Costa stumbles backwards and Royce Gracie launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Costa's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Royce doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Costa Philippou embrace and tries to move away...
Costa Philippou pushes Royce forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Costa tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Costa Philippou tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Royce ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Royce Gracie to the body.
Costa didn't like that.
Costa pushes Royce Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Brutal combination from Costa Philippou!
Royce moves aside and dodges.
Costa Philippou gets sloppy and Royce Gracie tries to take advantage...
Royce is holding Costa Philippou's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Costa Philippou loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Royce tries to move to full mount!
Costa won't allow him to take this position easily.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Royce Gracie isolates Costa Philippou's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
Costa's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Royce is locking that Arm Triangle...
Royce is locking that Arm Triangle...
You can see the pain reflected in Costa's eyes...
Costa Philippou is able to relieve the pressure on his neck and slip out of the hold.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Costa Philippou
Royce Gracie looks to mount Costa Philippou...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Costa Philippou
Costa Philippou tries to roll to his side and trap Royce Gracie in his guard...
Royce Gracie rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Royce is in rear mount over Costa
Costa has given his back to Royce Gracie who is trying to get one hook in!
Royce Gracie has one hook in!
Royce is in rear mount over Costa with one hook in
Costa has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Costa is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce Gracie throws his leg over Costa Philippou's arm leaving him with only one arm to defend himself from Royce Gracie's rear naked choke attempt!
Royce is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
You can see the pain reflected in Costa's eyes...
Costa struggles to free himself
Royce is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
Punishing hold!
Royce secures the lock while Costa Philippou refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:51 Round 4
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 27/46 (59%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/4 (25%)
Takedowns 7/10 (70%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 555 s
Statistics: Costa Philippou
Punches 16/44 (36%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 14/41 (34%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/3 (0%)
Time on the ground 555 s
A Decent fight from both guys, but Gracie's ground work won him this fight. Not by much, but by enough to win.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!