Post by The Sandmen on Jul 30, 2014 13:08:14 GMT -5
Royce Gracie glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Douglas Lima raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Royce and Lima move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Douglas Lima
that visibly pains Royce.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Douglas Lima!
Royce is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Royce Gracie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lima goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lima
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Douglas Lima can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Lima
Royce Gracie tries to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Douglas Lima sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lima
Royce is in closed guard... Lima tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Douglas Lima doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lima is trying to counter now!
Lima suddenly holds Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Douglas Lima!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lima
Royce is in closed guard... Lima tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Lima tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Douglas Lima controls the situation despite Royce Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Stand up! This is what Lima'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 Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lima
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce breaks the closed guard of Douglas Lima and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lima
Royce moves on the ground
Royce cannot take advantage in the ground
Lima tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lima 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 Gracie is in open guard over Lima
Lima tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lima
Douglas Lima 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.
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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lima
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Douglas Lima can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Lima
Douglas Lima tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Douglas Lima rolls over himself and stands up while Royce Gracie rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Douglas Lima. 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Douglas Lima moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Lima moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Royce's thigh!
Royce Gracie dives for Douglas Lima's left leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Royce is locking that Diving Foot Lock...
Douglas Lima steps his leg out of danger while Royce Gracie remains on the ground.
Lima is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Douglas Lima's head...
It lands flush with Douglas Lima's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Lima is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Royce tries to hit Douglas Lima with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lima steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Lima is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie kicks his legs trying to keep Douglas Lima away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Lima is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Douglas Lima steps back and allows Royce to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Royce Gracie is standing now.
Royce Gracie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lima may be in trouble!
Lima sets up a throw
He fumbles and falls down!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Lima launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Royce!
Lima fires low kicks
punishing Royce's legs repeatedly.
Douglas Lima tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Royce Gracie swings and Lima has to retreat
Lima fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Royce's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Royce
Lima positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Royce's being punished here!
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Royce
Lima throws a few hammer fists to the face of Royce Gracie
Solid shots!
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie 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 Lima's moves.
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Lima throws a low kick
Royce Gracie blocks.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Lima steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Some counter punches against Royce Gracie
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Douglas Lima didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lima
Lima tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lima
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Douglas Lima's guard...
Lima doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Lima tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lima throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Douglas Lima was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Inside leg kick from Lima
that lands on Royce Gracie's leg.
Nice punches from Douglas Lima.
Royce staggers backwards. Lima wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lima struggles... Royce Gracie is unable to take him down
Royce Gracie launches a body shot
Lima dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Lima fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Royce
Lima is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Douglas Lima appears to be unbreakable
Royce struggles to free himself
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Royce Gracie is on his feet again.
Royce is standing while Lima is on the ground on his back
Douglas Lima kicks his legs trying to keep Royce Gracie away.
Royce Gracie takes a kick to the body.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Douglas Lima. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Douglas Lima is on his feet again.
Royce Gracie takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Royce Gracie throws a combo
Douglas Lima ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Royce swings again, only to get countered once more! Royce is looking bad here!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Douglas Lima.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Lima looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Royce Gracie's punches
Royce is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lima.
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lima can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Douglas Lima fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Royce Gracie! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Royce Gracie seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Douglas Lima!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Douglas Lima throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lima sprawls and remains on his feet.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Douglas Lima tries to take advantage...
Lightning fast low kick from Lima!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Royce hyper-extended his leg
Royce Gracie seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Douglas Lima!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Douglas Lima runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Royce Gracie who almost cannot stand!
One after another Douglas Lima is punishing Royce! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Royce hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Douglas Lima has left Royce unconscious! What a finish by Douglas Lima!
Winner is Douglas Lima by KO (Punches) at 0:47 Round 3
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 268 s
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 21/24 (88%)
Kicks 10/11 (91%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 234 s
Royce could not land the takedown enough, and could not secure anywhere near enough submissions when he did.
Douglas Lima raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Royce and Lima move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Douglas Lima
that visibly pains Royce.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Douglas Lima!
Royce is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Royce Gracie is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Lima goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lima
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Douglas Lima can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Lima
Royce Gracie tries to pass Douglas Lima's guard...
Royce Gracie passes momentarily but Douglas Lima sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lima
Royce is in closed guard... Lima tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Douglas Lima doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Lima is trying to counter now!
Lima suddenly holds Royce Gracie's arm and tries an armbar!
Royce can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Douglas Lima!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lima
Royce is in closed guard... Lima tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Lima tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Douglas Lima controls the situation despite Royce Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Douglas Lima is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Stand up! This is what Lima'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 Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lima
Royce Gracie tries to better his position on the ground...
Royce breaks the closed guard of Douglas Lima and moves to half guard
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Douglas Lima
Douglas Lima attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Douglas Lima manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lima
Royce moves on the ground
Royce cannot take advantage in the ground
Lima tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lima 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 Gracie is in open guard over Lima
Lima tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lima
Douglas Lima 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.
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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lima
Royce Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Douglas Lima can't prevent his opponent from passing. Royce looks to work from half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Lima
Douglas Lima tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Royce tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Royce launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Douglas Lima rolls over himself and stands up while Royce Gracie rolls on his back.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Douglas Lima. 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Douglas Lima moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Lima moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Royce's thigh!
Royce Gracie dives for Douglas Lima's left leg and turns it into a foot lock attempt!
Royce is locking that Diving Foot Lock...
Douglas Lima steps his leg out of danger while Royce Gracie remains on the ground.
Lima is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie launches an up-kick intended for Douglas Lima's head...
It lands flush with Douglas Lima's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Lima is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Royce tries to hit Douglas Lima with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Lima steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Lima is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Royce Gracie kicks his legs trying to keep Douglas Lima away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Lima is standing while Royce is on the ground on his back
Douglas Lima steps back and allows Royce to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Royce Gracie is standing now.
Royce Gracie just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Lima may be in trouble!
Lima sets up a throw
He fumbles and falls down!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Lima launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Royce!
Lima fires low kicks
punishing Royce's legs repeatedly.
Douglas Lima tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Royce Gracie swings and Lima has to retreat
Lima fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Royce's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Royce
Lima positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Royce's being punished here!
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Royce
Lima throws a few hammer fists to the face of Royce Gracie
Solid shots!
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Royce
Royce Gracie 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 Lima's moves.
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Royce
Royce tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Lima throws a low kick
Royce Gracie blocks.
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Lima steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Some counter punches against Royce Gracie
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Douglas Lima didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Lima
Lima tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Lima
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Douglas Lima's guard...
Lima doesn't want to free his opponent and Royce continues in closed guard
Lima tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Lima throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Rexall Place (Edmonton, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Douglas Lima was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Inside leg kick from Lima
that lands on Royce Gracie's leg.
Nice punches from Douglas Lima.
Royce staggers backwards. Lima wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Lima struggles... Royce Gracie is unable to take him down
Royce Gracie launches a body shot
Lima dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Lima fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Royce Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Douglas Lima is in open guard over Royce
Lima is in open guard over Royce... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar from Douglas Lima appears to be unbreakable
Royce struggles to free himself
Royce rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Royce Gracie is on his feet again.
Royce is standing while Lima is on the ground on his back
Douglas Lima kicks his legs trying to keep Royce Gracie away.
Royce Gracie takes a kick to the body.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Douglas Lima. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Douglas Lima is on his feet again.
Royce Gracie takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Royce Gracie throws a combo
Douglas Lima ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Royce swings again, only to get countered once more! Royce is looking bad here!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Solid low kick from Douglas Lima.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Lima looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Royce Gracie's punches
Royce is on the receiving end of a great combo by Lima.
Royce cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Lima can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Douglas Lima fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Royce Gracie! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Royce Gracie seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Douglas Lima!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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Douglas Lima throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Lima sprawls and remains on his feet.
Royce Gracie gets sloppy and Douglas Lima tries to take advantage...
Lightning fast low kick from Lima!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Royce hyper-extended his leg
Royce Gracie seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Douglas Lima!
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Douglas Lima runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Royce Gracie who almost cannot stand!
One after another Douglas Lima is punishing Royce! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Royce hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Douglas Lima has left Royce unconscious! What a finish by Douglas Lima!
Winner is Douglas Lima by KO (Punches) at 0:47 Round 3
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 3/5 (60%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/6 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 268 s
Statistics: Douglas Lima
Punches 21/24 (88%)
Kicks 10/11 (91%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 7/12 (58%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 234 s
Royce could not land the takedown enough, and could not secure anywhere near enough submissions when he did.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!