Post by The Sandmen on May 12, 2014 17:01:16 GMT -5
Jennifer Howe is beating herself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking herself in the face, body and legs to get ready for her scrap.
Kyra Gracie looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Gracie and Howe circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Howe is measuring Gracie with her jab.
Gracie isn't fazed.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie is measuring Howe with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Howe tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Howe is clinching with Gracie.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kyra Gracie's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Howe is throwing a flurry of punches!
Kyra Gracie just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Howe takes a break to breathe while holding Kyra Gracie.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Howe
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
That leglock looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Howe's eyes...
Howe is able to break the lock.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Howe
Gracie is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gracie's being punished here!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gracie struggles and frees her leg!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Kyra Gracie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe pushes Gracie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Howe who is in full mount! Gracie is in trouble now!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Gracie is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Gracie is locking that Triangle Armbar...
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Jennifer Howe realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Howe
Gracie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jennifer Howe slightly pushes Gracie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kyra Gracie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Howe circles around Gracie
Jennifer Howe is opening up on Gracie and raining down combinations!
Gracie's corner looks worried!
Howe pushes Kyra Gracie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Jennifer Howe tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie won't budge, forcing Howe to pull guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Howe
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Jennifer Howe's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Howe
Howe measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Howe
Kyra Gracie pushes Howe's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Howe rolls and she's now on half guard over Kyra Gracie. Nice reversal.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Howe blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gracie's guard.
Howe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Howe tries to open up Kyra Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gracie in the side of the head
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Howe spins out, but Kyra Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Howe is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Howe is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Jennifer Howe attempts to cut off Gracie with punches
Gracie reels from the strikes.
Howe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
Gracie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Howe.
Gracie's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Left eye
Howe is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Gracie's jaw!
Howe moves forward looking for some action
Jennifer Howe shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Gracie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jennifer Howe embrace and tries to move away...
Jennifer Howe pushes Gracie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Howe shoots and grab both of Kyra Gracie's leg, attempting to take her down with a Double Leg
Howe lifted Gracie's off her feet and throws her on the mat
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie
Howe moves on the ground
Jennifer Howe moves to side mount
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe looks to pass to mount...
Gracie creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Howe avoids a dangerous strike from Gracie
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Jennifer Howe seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Howe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
Gracie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Howe.
Howe fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kyra Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie can't prevent her opponent from passing. Howe looks to work from half guard.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe pushes Gracie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gracie wraps her legs while she holds Jennifer Howe's head... Tight guard!
Howe clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Howe struggles to free herself
Gracie is locking that Shoulder Lock...
That Shoulder Lock from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Howe struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Howe pulls her arm out of danger.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Howe is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Howe sits over her knees and pushes away Gracie's leg!
Gracie closes her legs around Jennifer Howe's leg. Howe is not able to move away now!
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to free her leg
Jennifer Howe uses some of her skill by jumping out of Gracie's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe fakes some punches
Gracie ties her up.
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Jennifer Howe slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe pushes Gracie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Howe who is in full mount! Gracie is in trouble now!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gracie struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Howe clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kyra Gracie creates enough space to control Jennifer Howe's leg.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Jennifer Howe manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kyra Gracie
Blocked by Gracie.
Jennifer Howe gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Jennifer Howe in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jennifer Howe shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kyra Gracie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Howe into her guard.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Howe tries to escape from closed guard...
Howe struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Gracie is locking that Triangle Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Howe's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Howe's eyes...
Jennifer Howe realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Howe steps backwards away from Kyra Gracie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Howe struggles... Kyra Gracie is unable to take her down
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Howe.
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Round 3
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Gracie is holding Jennifer Howe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Howe loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gracie's ribs.
Gracie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Kyra Gracie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe tries to show some ground skills
Jennifer Howe put Gracie in half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Howe
Gracie is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe hovers above Gracie
Good punches to Gracie's body.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to better her position on the ground...
Howe is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe was tooling Kyra Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kyra Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Jennifer Howe keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Howe controls the situation despite Kyra Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to move on the ground and shows Jennifer Howe a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gracie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Forehead
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Howe controls the situation despite Kyra Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jennifer Howe rolls Kyra Gracie to her stomach and takes her back!
Howe is in rear mount over Gracie
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
Gracie has Howe controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Howe is unable to move under Gracie control.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to better her position on the ground...
Howe breaks the closed guard of Kyra Gracie and moves to half guard
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
Howe positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gracie's being punished here!
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Jennifer Howe slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to escape from the full mount...
Jennifer Howe is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Jennifer Howe slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Jennifer Howe rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Howe is in rear mount over Gracie
Howe positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gracie's being punished here!
Howe is in rear mount over Gracie
Howe tries to get a hook in!
Gracie rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
Gracie is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Howe blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gracie's guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jennifer Howe closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Jennifer Howe tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Jennifer Howe tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie doesn't stop bleeding.
Howe is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Howe uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Jennifer Howe manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
Howe launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gracie is covering herself! Howe tries to force the situation and Gracie clumsily gives her back!
Howe is in rear mount over Gracie
Gracie has given her back to Jennifer Howe who is trying to get one hook in!
Jennifer Howe has one hook in!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Howe is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gracie is holding Jennifer Howe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Howe loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Gracie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jennifer Howe.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Howe
Gracie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Howe pushes Kyra Gracie forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Howe blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Howe is trying to counter now!
Jennifer Howe throws a flurry of punches at Gracie...
A lot of them are hitting Gracie's face
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Jennifer Howe passes momentarily but Kyra Gracie regains full guard.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to better her position on the ground...
Howe breaks the closed guard of Kyra Gracie and moves to half guard
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe looks to pass to mount...
Howe slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kyra Gracie.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Howe controls the situation despite Kyra Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jennifer Howe rolls Kyra Gracie to her stomach and takes her back!
Howe is in rear mount over Gracie
Kyra Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Howe tries to open up Kyra Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
Kyra Gracie wraps her arms around Howe's arms and counters the punches.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kyra Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Jennifer Howe launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Gracie blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kyra Gracie's cheek! Gracie stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Howe is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Howe decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Gracie's guard.
Gracie did not see that coming! Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie now.
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie
Howe breaths deeply while on the ground
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie
Stand up! This is what Gracie's cornermen are shouting. Jennifer Howe is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Kyra Gracie's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Howe tries to improve position.
Gracie adjusts and closes her guard.
Howe misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie tries to close her guard around Howe
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
Jennifer Howe tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie can't prevent her opponent from passing. Howe looks to work from half guard.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to close the guard.
Gracie put Jennifer Howe in closed guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Howe blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Gracie misses a step and Jennifer Howe sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jennifer Howe tries to open Gracie's guard...
Gracie breaks the lock and covers herself from Howe's punches
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gracie steps backwards away from Jennifer Howe. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Howe is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Jennifer Howe tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gracie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Howe
She succeeds!
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jennifer Howe breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Jennifer Howe to fight back!
Jennifer Howe is looking to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Kyra Gracie has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie doesn't stop bleeding.
Gracie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Howe struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Howe looks to counter!
Jennifer Howe tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie holds Jennifer Howe's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Howe is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Howe tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jennifer Howe fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Howe is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jennifer Howe fakes some punches
Gracie ties her up.
Howe clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Howe spins out, but Kyra Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Howe's eyes...
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Howe's eyes...
Howe struggles to free herself
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Kyra Gracie's lock! This is over! Howe didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Kyra Gracie by Submission (Armbar to Triangle) at 4:38 Round 4
Statistics: Jennifer Howe
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 27/48 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 797 s
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 806 s
Kind of like Anderson Sonnen I, this was pretty much all Howe for the whole fight. Then Kyra whipped up a top tier submission, with her awesome sub game and locked it in for the win. Impressive comeback victory for the clear underdog.
Kyra Gracie looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect her performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Gracie and Howe circle around the center of the cage.
Jennifer Howe is measuring Gracie with her jab.
Gracie isn't fazed.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie is measuring Howe with her jab.
Good accuracy on her part.
Howe tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Howe is clinching with Gracie.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Kyra Gracie's corner is turning out to be her worst enemy! Howe is throwing a flurry of punches!
Kyra Gracie just can't get away!
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Howe takes a break to breathe while holding Kyra Gracie.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Howe
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
That leglock looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Howe's eyes...
Howe is able to break the lock.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Howe
Gracie is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gracie's being punished here!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gracie struggles and frees her leg!
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Kyra Gracie's guard is too good and she fails to pass.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe pushes Gracie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Howe who is in full mount! Gracie is in trouble now!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips out and gets to full guard.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Punishing hold!
Gracie is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Crippling lock!
Gracie is locking that Triangle Armbar...
That Triangle Armbar looks tight...
Jennifer Howe realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Howe
Gracie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jennifer Howe slightly pushes Gracie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kyra Gracie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jennifer Howe circles around Gracie
Jennifer Howe is opening up on Gracie and raining down combinations!
Gracie's corner looks worried!
Howe pushes Kyra Gracie and moves away from her. She seems to be recovering her breath.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Jennifer Howe tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie won't budge, forcing Howe to pull guard.
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Howe
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Jennifer Howe's guard...
Kyra Gracie manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Howe
Howe measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Howe
Kyra Gracie pushes Howe's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Howe rolls and she's now on half guard over Kyra Gracie. Nice reversal.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Howe blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gracie's guard.
Howe tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Howe tries to open up Kyra Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
She is aggressively and repeatedly punching Gracie in the side of the head
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Howe spins out, but Kyra Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Crippling lock!
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
Howe is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:55 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is doing her best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Howe is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Jennifer Howe attempts to cut off Gracie with punches
Gracie reels from the strikes.
Howe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
Gracie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Howe.
Gracie's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Left eye
Howe is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Gracie's jaw!
Howe moves forward looking for some action
Jennifer Howe shows some wrestling skills as she put her opponent in a double overhook!
Gracie doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Jennifer Howe embrace and tries to move away...
Jennifer Howe pushes Gracie forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Jennifer Howe shoots and grab both of Kyra Gracie's leg, attempting to take her down with a Double Leg
Howe lifted Gracie's off her feet and throws her on the mat
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie
Howe moves on the ground
Jennifer Howe moves to side mount
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe looks to pass to mount...
Gracie creates space and scrambles back to her feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Howe avoids a dangerous strike from Gracie
and fends her off with feel-out punches.
Jennifer Howe seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Howe looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Kyra Gracie's punches
Gracie is on the receiving end of a great combo by Howe.
Howe fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kyra Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie can't prevent her opponent from passing. Howe looks to work from half guard.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe pushes Gracie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Gracie wraps her legs while she holds Jennifer Howe's head... Tight guard!
Howe clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Howe struggles to free herself
Gracie is locking that Shoulder Lock...
That Shoulder Lock from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Howe struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Howe pulls her arm out of danger.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Howe is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Howe sits over her knees and pushes away Gracie's leg!
Gracie closes her legs around Jennifer Howe's leg. Howe is not able to move away now!
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to free her leg
Jennifer Howe uses some of her skill by jumping out of Gracie's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe fakes some punches
Gracie ties her up.
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Jennifer Howe slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe pushes Gracie's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Howe who is in full mount! Gracie is in trouble now!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gracie struggles and pushes her opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Howe clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hip out and moves to full guard.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Kyra Gracie creates enough space to control Jennifer Howe's leg.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Jennifer Howe manages to get her leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe throws a few hammer fists to the face of Kyra Gracie
Blocked by Gracie.
Jennifer Howe gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie attempts to trap Jennifer Howe in her guard.
Kyra Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
Jennifer Howe shoots for a double leg takedown!
She hits it! Kyra Gracie is taken off her feet, but she manages to pull Howe into her guard.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Howe tries to escape from closed guard...
Howe struggles to liberate her leg and jumps to half guard!
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Gracie throws her legs up in a triangle attempt!
Gracie is locking that Triangle Armbar...
You can see the pain reflected in Howe's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in Howe's eyes...
Jennifer Howe realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Kyra Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Howe steps backwards away from Kyra Gracie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Jennifer Howe takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Gracie grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Howe struggles... Kyra Gracie is unable to take her down
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Howe.
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Round 3
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Gracie is holding Jennifer Howe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Howe loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gracie's side.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gracie's ribs.
Gracie ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Jennifer Howe launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Kyra Gracie uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe tries to show some ground skills
Jennifer Howe put Gracie in half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Howe
Jennifer Howe attempts to move to full guard
Jennifer Howe manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Howe
Howe tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Howe
Gracie is in closed guard... Howe tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! She is now in full mount over Kyra Gracie!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe hovers above Gracie
Good punches to Gracie's body.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to better her position on the ground...
Howe is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe was tooling Kyra Gracie for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Kyra Gracie lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Jennifer Howe keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Howe controls the situation despite Kyra Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to move on the ground and shows Jennifer Howe a crack in her guard which she uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gracie's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks her head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows she may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Kyra Gracie's Forehead
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Howe controls the situation despite Kyra Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jennifer Howe rolls Kyra Gracie to her stomach and takes her back!
Howe is in rear mount over Gracie
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
Gracie has Howe controlling her back while on the ground. She tries to roll and find an escape...
Howe is unable to move under Gracie control.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to better her position on the ground...
Howe breaks the closed guard of Kyra Gracie and moves to half guard
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
You can see Gracie's blood making stains in the mat.
Howe positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gracie's being punished here!
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Jennifer Howe slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Gracie tries to escape from the full mount...
Jennifer Howe is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep her superior position.
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe looks to mount Kyra Gracie...
Jennifer Howe slides her knee across and gets to mount.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and trap Jennifer Howe in her guard...
Jennifer Howe rolls her over and takes her back!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Howe is in rear mount over Gracie
Howe positions herself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gracie's being punished here!
Howe is in rear mount over Gracie
Howe tries to get a hook in!
Gracie rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
Gracie is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Howe blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Gracie's guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jennifer Howe closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Jennifer Howe tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gracie goes down.
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Jennifer Howe tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie's closes her guard to prevent the pass.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie doesn't stop bleeding.
Howe is in closed guard... Gracie tries to roll on the ground!
Jennifer Howe uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Jennifer Howe manages to get her leg free and moves to half guard.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
Howe launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Gracie is covering herself! Howe tries to force the situation and Gracie clumsily gives her back!
Howe is in rear mount over Gracie
Gracie has given her back to Jennifer Howe who is trying to get one hook in!
Jennifer Howe has one hook in!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Howe is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gracie is holding Jennifer Howe's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Jennifer Howe loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Jennifer Howe
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Gracie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jennifer Howe.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Jennifer Howe
Howe tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
She successfully moves to half guard!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Howe
Gracie shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Howe pushes Kyra Gracie forward against her back and breaks the lock!
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Howe blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Howe is trying to counter now!
Jennifer Howe throws a flurry of punches at Gracie...
A lot of them are hitting Gracie's face
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Jennifer Howe passes momentarily but Kyra Gracie regains full guard.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie is cooling the fight on the ground
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Jennifer Howe tries to better her position on the ground...
Howe breaks the closed guard of Kyra Gracie and moves to half guard
Jennifer Howe is in side mount over Kyra Gracie
Jennifer Howe looks to pass to mount...
Howe slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kyra Gracie.
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Howe is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch her work on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
Howe tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jennifer Howe controls the situation despite Kyra Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Jennifer Howe is in full mount over Kyra Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to roll to her side and get to half guard...
Jennifer Howe rolls Kyra Gracie to her stomach and takes her back!
Howe is in rear mount over Gracie
Kyra Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Howe tries to open up Kyra Gracie's defense faking a few punches.
Kyra Gracie wraps her arms around Howe's arms and counters the punches.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kyra Gracie continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision.
Jennifer Howe launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Gracie blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kyra Gracie's cheek! Gracie stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Howe is standing while Gracie is on the ground on her back
Howe decides to go after her opponent and jumps inside Gracie's guard.
Gracie did not see that coming! Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie now.
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie
Howe breaths deeply while on the ground
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie
Stand up! This is what Gracie's cornermen are shouting. Jennifer Howe is a submission master and she can finish the fight if you mess with her on the ground.
Kyra Gracie's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes.
Howe tries to improve position.
Gracie adjusts and closes her guard.
Howe misses a step and Kyra Gracie sees an opportunity to counter her!
Gracie tries to close her guard around Howe
She is not able to do it
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie is a bloody mess!
Jennifer Howe tries to pass to half guard...
Kyra Gracie can't prevent her opponent from passing. Howe looks to work from half guard.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Kyra Gracie tries to close the guard.
Gracie put Jennifer Howe in closed guard.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Howe blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Gracie misses a step and Jennifer Howe sees an opportunity to counter her!
Jennifer Howe tries to open Gracie's guard...
Gracie breaks the lock and covers herself from Howe's punches
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Khodynka Arena (Moscow, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Gracie steps backwards away from Jennifer Howe. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Howe is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Jennifer Howe tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gracie is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Jennifer Howe is in open guard over Gracie
Gracie tries to close her guard around Howe
She succeeds!
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jennifer Howe breaks the lock and moves herself to side control.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Jennifer Howe to fight back!
Jennifer Howe is looking to pass Kyra Gracie's guard...
Kyra Gracie has a solid guard and keeps her ankles locked.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Gracie doesn't stop bleeding.
Gracie switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Howe struggles and her head turns red from the choke, but she manages to slip her head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Jennifer Howe looks to counter!
Jennifer Howe tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie holds Jennifer Howe's head against her chin in the closed guard.
Jennifer Howe is in closed guard over Gracie
Howe is hurt... She should be looking to avoid more damage or she will lose this fight.
Howe tries to improve her position on the ground as she sits on her knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jennifer Howe fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jennifer Howe is in half guard over Gracie
Howe is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Jennifer Howe fakes some punches
Gracie ties her up.
Howe clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Howe spins out, but Kyra Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Howe's eyes...
That Armbar to Triangle looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Howe's eyes...
Howe struggles to free herself
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Kyra Gracie's lock! This is over! Howe didn't want to tap but the ref decided she wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Kyra Gracie by Submission (Armbar to Triangle) at 4:38 Round 4
Statistics: Jennifer Howe
Punches 15/21 (71%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/5 (60%)
Takedowns 4/5 (80%)
GnP strikes 27/48 (56%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 797 s
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 2/4 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 806 s
Kind of like Anderson Sonnen I, this was pretty much all Howe for the whole fight. Then Kyra whipped up a top tier submission, with her awesome sub game and locked it in for the win. Impressive comeback victory for the clear underdog.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!