Post by The Sandmen on Sept 11, 2015 7:51:21 GMT -5
Rickson Gracie looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Nate Quarry raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Rickson is holding Nate Quarry's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Quarry loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Quarry tries to show some ground skills
Nate Quarry put Rickson in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Quarry
Nate Quarry attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Quarry
Rickson Gracie isolates Nate Quarry's left arm looking for an armbar...
Nate Quarry manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
Nate Quarry is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to close his guard around Quarry
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Quarry use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rickson Gracie holds Nate Quarry and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Nate Quarry gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson attempts a triangle from bottom! Nate Quarry slips out. Rickson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Nate Quarry slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Nate Quarry. 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.
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
As the fight continues it seems that Nate Quarry is taking the best of the fight.
Quarry tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Quarry
Quarry measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Quarry
Deep breaths from Nate Quarry who tries a hammer punch to Rickson's ribs.
Rickson blocks those punches
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Quarry
Rickson is in closed guard... Quarry tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Quarry clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson struggles on the ground and tries to break Nate Quarry's guard...
Rickson Gracie is in Quarry open guard now
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Quarry is able to break the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Nate Quarry launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Nate Quarry can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rickson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Quarry
Rickson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Quarry is covering himself! Rickson tries to force the situation and Quarry clumsily gives his back!
Rickson is in rear mount over Quarry
Rickson Gracie tries to get his arm under Nate Quarry's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Nate Quarry's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Nate Quarry easily defends the attempt.
Rickson is in rear mount over Quarry
As the fight continues it seems that Rickson Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
Rickson tries to end this with a RNC!
Quarry manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson measures the resilience of Quarry's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Quarry's side.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Nate Quarry pushes Rickson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rickson wraps his legs while he holds Nate Quarry's head... Tight guard!
Quarry clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Quarry blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to move on the ground and shows Nate Quarry a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rickson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Quarry tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Nate Quarry looks to mount Rickson Gracie...
Rickson Gracie takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Quarry blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Nate Quarry tries to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Nate Quarry passes momentarily but Rickson Gracie regains half guard.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie tries to close the guard.
Rickson put Nate Quarry in closed guard.
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Quarry positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rickson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rickson Gracie takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Nate Quarry and Rickson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Nate Quarry is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Quarry looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rickson Gracie's punches
Quarry measures the resilience of Rickson's chin with an uppercut while Rickson lands some great crosses.
Quarry's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rickson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rickson is holding Nate Quarry's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Quarry loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Rickson shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Quarry pushes Rickson Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Quarry positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rickson's being punished here!
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Quarry is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Quarry!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Nate Quarry
Quarry measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quarry tries to escape from the full mount...
Rickson Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Nate Quarry attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Nate Quarry...
Rickson Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Nate Quarry
Nate Quarry tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rickson Gracie rolls Nate Quarry to his stomach and takes his back!
Rickson is in rear mount over Quarry
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Nate Quarry work his BJJ game.
Quarry has Rickson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Quarry tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Rickson Gracie hooks Quarry's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Nate Quarry manages to kick Rickson away and scrambles on top!
Nate Quarry is in open guard over Rickson
Quarry moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Quarry pulls his arm out of danger.
Rickson Gracie gets sloppy and Nate Quarry tries to take advantage...
Nate Quarry hovers above Rickson
Rickson Gracie stops him from throwing strikes.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quarry jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rickson sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Nate Quarry shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rickson is holding Nate Quarry's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Quarry loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Rickson Gracie goes for an americana!
Quarry struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Rickson is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
Quarry breaks free.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Good looking punches from Rickson Gracie on the ground
They could take their toll on Quarry.
Quarry's Nose is beginning to swell
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Rickson Gracie isolates Nate Quarry's right arm looking for an armbar...
Nate Quarry manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
Nate Quarry is in open guard over Rickson
Quarry moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Quarry struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Nate Quarry tries to free his leg
Rickson Gracie moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Cubierto El Campín (Bogotá, Colombia) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Quarry
that goes awry.
Nate Quarry gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Quarry tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Quarry tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Quarry measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie pushes Nate Quarry against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rickson jumps and tries to free his leg! Quarry doesn't allow this but Rickson Gracie is able to get half guard here.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Quarry
Quarry measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rickson.
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Round 3
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Nate Quarry attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Quarry misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rickson moves forward and holds Quarry
The fighters are clinching.
Quarry tries to breaks Rickson Gracie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Quarry doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Quarry struggles and launches a few punches to Rickson's head
Nothing from this... Nate Quarry seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Quarry gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rickson Gracie doesn't let Nate Quarry get in on his legs.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Quarry gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rickson pummels back into position.
Rickson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nate Quarry embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Rickson who put distance between them
Quarry fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Nate Quarry is in open guard over Rickson
Nate Quarry storms over Rickson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rickson Gracie blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Nate Quarry is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Quarry struggles to free himself
Quarry tries to break the lock slamming Rickson Gracie against the mat!
Rickson Gracie doesn't allow Nate Quarry to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Rickson is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Nate Quarry realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Nate Quarry is in open guard over Rickson
Quarry moves on the ground
Quarry cannot take advantage in the ground
Quarry misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Quarry
He succeeds!
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to move on the ground and shows Nate Quarry a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rickson uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Quarry positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rickson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Quarry clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Quarry blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie tries to close the guard.
Rickson put Nate Quarry in closed guard.
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson tries an armbar from the bottom!
Nate Quarry breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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 Coliseo Cubierto El Campín (Bogotá, Colombia) are cheering for the fighters.
Quarry dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Rickson from the ground!
Quarry steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Nate Quarry and Rickson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Quarry launches a hook to the body
Rickson Gracie moves aside looking for a counter...
Nate Quarry gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rickson Gracie!
Quarry is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rickson Gracie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Nate Quarry's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Quarry
Quarry launches a few weak punches
Rickson blocks them effectively.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Quarry
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Nate Quarry work his BJJ game.
Rickson is in closed guard... Quarry tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Quarry
Rickson is in closed guard... Quarry tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Nate Quarry, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Nate Quarry. 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.
Quarry launches a furious low kick!
Rickson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Quarry throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Quarry dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Quarry clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nate Quarry didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Quarry is able to break the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Rickson is in open guard over Quarry... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rickson is locking that Kneebar...
Quarry struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Quarry hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar from Rickson Gracie appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Quarry's eyes...
That Kneebar from Rickson Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Quarry rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Nate Quarry is on his feet again.
Quarry is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Quarry launches a kick to Rickson's thigh
Rickson checks that kick!
Nate Quarry gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson Gracie kicks his legs trying to keep Nate Quarry away.
Nate Quarry takes a kick to the body.
Quarry is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Nate Quarry steps back and allows Rickson to get back to his feet.
Rickson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Quarry steps backwards away from Rickson Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nate Quarry takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Quarry launches a furious low kick!
Rickson blocks.
A right hand from Nate Quarry
makes Rickson stumble back!
Rickson has a small cut in his Right cheek
Good movement from Quarry
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Rickson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Nice punches from Nate Quarry.
Rickson staggers backwards. Quarry wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Nate Quarry and Rickson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rickson Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Nate Quarry tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Nate Quarry who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson Gracie tries to pull guard on Nate Quarry...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Quarry launches a barrage of elbows over Rickson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Rickson doesn't fight back!
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Nate Quarry tries to better his position on the ground...
Quarry breaks the closed guard of Rickson Gracie and moves to half guard
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rickson's being punished here!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Nate Quarry looks to pass to mount...
Rickson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Cubierto El Campín (Bogotá, Colombia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Quarry moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rickson's thigh!
Rickson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A right hand from Nate Quarry
misses its target.
Quarry pushes Rickson Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Nate Quarry and Rickson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Nate Quarry attempts to cut off Rickson with punches
Rickson reels from the strikes.
Several good body shots
land on Rickson.
Quarry showing excellent timing, blasts Rickson Gracie with a right hand.
Great hook by Nate Quarry! Rickson Gracie is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Rickson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Quarry is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Rickson Gracie kicks his legs trying to keep Nate Quarry away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Quarry is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Nice beating Nate Quarry has received.
Nate Quarry opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson didn't see that coming. Quarry is in open guard over Rickson now.
Nate Quarry is in open guard over Rickson
Quarry is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Nate Quarry tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Quarry looks to work from half guard.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Quarry struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Nate Quarry looks to counter!
Nate Quarry tries to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Nate Quarry manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Nate Quarry in his guard.
Nate Quarry keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Nate Quarry looks to mount Rickson Gracie...
Nate Quarry slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Quarry in his guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Quarry is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nate Quarry uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie gets sloppy and Nate Quarry tries to take advantage...
Quarry tries to escape from the closed guard
Quarry succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Quarry is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Nate Quarry
Quarry moves forward looking for some action
Nate Quarry shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Quarry takes a break to breathe while holding Rickson Gracie.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rickson Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Quarry!
Nice move by Rickson who clinches and pushes Quarry against the cage
Quarry doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rickson Gracie embrace and tries to move away...
Rickson Gracie pushes Quarry forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nate Quarry slightly pushes Rickson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nate Quarry didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Quarry measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Nate Quarry's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Quarry
Rickson is in closed guard... Quarry tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Quarry in his guard...
Nate Quarry keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rickson's being punished here!
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie launches a few punches to Quarry's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Quarry tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Nate Quarry doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Quarry in his guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson tries to escape from the full mount...
Nate Quarry is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Nate Quarry storms over Rickson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Quarry doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Rickson's face with his elbows!
Rickson's Left eye is beginning to swell
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Good looking punches from Nate Quarry on the ground
They could take their toll on Rickson.
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson tries to stand up!
Quarry doesn't allow him!
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Nate Quarry looks to mount Rickson Gracie...
Nate Quarry slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Quarry knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Quarry in his guard...
Nate Quarry keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rickson Gracie
Solid shots!
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nate Quarry controls the situation despite Rickson Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Nate Quarry tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rickson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Quarry in his guard...
Nate Quarry keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Nate Quarry tries to open Rickson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Nate Quarry. Rickson is unable to cover himself now!
Rickson's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rickson's being punished here!
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Nate Quarry by Submission (Armbar) at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 976 s
Statistics: Nate Quarry
Punches 25/38 (66%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 36/70 (51%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 937 s
Rickson needs anything. One day, he'll get it. Also of note, this might be our latest ManMMA stoppage. Good work curtain-jerkers!
Nate Quarry raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Rickson is holding Nate Quarry's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Quarry loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Quarry tries to show some ground skills
Nate Quarry put Rickson in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Quarry
Nate Quarry attempts to move to full guard
Rickson Gracie keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Quarry
Rickson Gracie isolates Nate Quarry's left arm looking for an armbar...
Nate Quarry manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
Nate Quarry is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to close his guard around Quarry
He succeeds!
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Quarry use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Rickson Gracie holds Nate Quarry and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Nate Quarry gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson attempts a triangle from bottom! Nate Quarry slips out. Rickson quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Nate Quarry slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Nate Quarry. 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.
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
As the fight continues it seems that Nate Quarry is taking the best of the fight.
Quarry tries to close his guard around Rickson
He succeeds!
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Quarry
Quarry measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Quarry
Deep breaths from Nate Quarry who tries a hammer punch to Rickson's ribs.
Rickson blocks those punches
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Quarry
Rickson is in closed guard... Quarry tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Quarry clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson struggles on the ground and tries to break Nate Quarry's guard...
Rickson Gracie is in Quarry open guard now
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Quarry is able to break the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Nate Quarry launches a few punches to Rickson's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Rickson tries to cover his face,
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Nate Quarry can't prevent his opponent from passing. Rickson looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Quarry
Rickson launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Quarry is covering himself! Rickson tries to force the situation and Quarry clumsily gives his back!
Rickson is in rear mount over Quarry
Rickson Gracie tries to get his arm under Nate Quarry's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Nate Quarry's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Nate Quarry easily defends the attempt.
Rickson is in rear mount over Quarry
As the fight continues it seems that Rickson Gracie is taking the best of the fight.
Rickson tries to end this with a RNC!
Quarry manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson measures the resilience of Quarry's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Quarry's side.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Nate Quarry pushes Rickson's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Rickson wraps his legs while he holds Nate Quarry's head... Tight guard!
Quarry clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Quarry blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to move on the ground and shows Nate Quarry a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rickson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Quarry tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Nate Quarry looks to mount Rickson Gracie...
Rickson Gracie takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Quarry blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Nate Quarry tries to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Nate Quarry passes momentarily but Rickson Gracie regains half guard.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie tries to close the guard.
Rickson put Nate Quarry in closed guard.
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Quarry positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rickson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rickson Gracie takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Rickson Gracie is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Nate Quarry and Rickson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Nate Quarry is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Quarry looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rickson Gracie's punches
Quarry measures the resilience of Rickson's chin with an uppercut while Rickson lands some great crosses.
Quarry's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Rickson seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Rickson is holding Nate Quarry's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Quarry loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Rickson shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Quarry pushes Rickson Gracie forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Quarry positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rickson's being punished here!
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Quarry is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Nate Quarry!
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Nate Quarry
Quarry measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Quarry tries to escape from the full mount...
Rickson Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Nate Quarry attempts to trap Rickson Gracie in his guard.
Rickson Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Rickson Gracie looks to mount Nate Quarry...
Rickson Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Rickson Gracie is in full mount over Nate Quarry
Nate Quarry tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Rickson Gracie rolls Nate Quarry to his stomach and takes his back!
Rickson is in rear mount over Quarry
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Nate Quarry work his BJJ game.
Quarry has Rickson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The clock says 1:55 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Quarry tries to show some ground skills
Rickson uses his strength to keep Rickson at a disadvantage
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Rickson Gracie hooks Quarry's right leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Nate Quarry manages to kick Rickson away and scrambles on top!
Nate Quarry is in open guard over Rickson
Quarry moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Quarry pulls his arm out of danger.
Rickson Gracie gets sloppy and Nate Quarry tries to take advantage...
Nate Quarry hovers above Rickson
Rickson Gracie stops him from throwing strikes.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Quarry jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Rickson sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Nate Quarry shoots for a double leg takedown!
Rickson Gracie sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Rickson is holding Nate Quarry's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Nate Quarry loses balance and goes to the ground.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Rickson Gracie goes for an americana!
Quarry struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Rickson is locking that Americana...
That Americana looks tight...
Quarry breaks free.
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Good looking punches from Rickson Gracie on the ground
They could take their toll on Quarry.
Quarry's Nose is beginning to swell
Rickson Gracie is in side mount over Nate Quarry
Rickson Gracie isolates Nate Quarry's right arm looking for an armbar...
Nate Quarry manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Rickson Gracie lost his dominant position.
Nate Quarry is in open guard over Rickson
Quarry moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Quarry struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Nate Quarry tries to free his leg
Rickson Gracie moves fast and both fighters exchange some weak punches while climbing to their feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Cubierto El Campín (Bogotá, Colombia) are cheering for the fighters.
Inside leg kick from Quarry
that goes awry.
Nate Quarry gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Quarry tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Quarry tries to close his guard around Rickson
He is not able to do it
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Quarry measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Rickson is trying to counter now!
Rickson Gracie pushes Nate Quarry against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Rickson jumps and tries to free his leg! Quarry doesn't allow this but Rickson Gracie is able to get half guard here.
Rickson Gracie is in half guard over Quarry
Quarry measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Rickson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Rickson.
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Round 3
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Nate Quarry attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Quarry misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Rickson moves forward and holds Quarry
The fighters are clinching.
Quarry tries to breaks Rickson Gracie's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Quarry doesn't find the right way... He have to improve his position for causing any real damage
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Quarry struggles and launches a few punches to Rickson's head
Nothing from this... Nate Quarry seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Quarry gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Rickson Gracie doesn't let Nate Quarry get in on his legs.
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Quarry gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Rickson pummels back into position.
Rickson doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Nate Quarry embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Rickson who put distance between them
Quarry fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rickson Gracie didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Nate Quarry is in open guard over Rickson
Nate Quarry storms over Rickson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Rickson Gracie blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Nate Quarry is in open guard over Rickson
Rickson throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Quarry struggles to free himself
Quarry tries to break the lock slamming Rickson Gracie against the mat!
Rickson Gracie doesn't allow Nate Quarry to escape. He is tightening the Triangle Armbar
Rickson is locking that Triangle Armbar...
Nate Quarry realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Nate Quarry is in open guard over Rickson
Quarry moves on the ground
Quarry cannot take advantage in the ground
Quarry misses a step and Rickson Gracie sees an opportunity to counter him!
Rickson tries to close his guard around Quarry
He succeeds!
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson tries to move on the ground and shows Nate Quarry a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Rickson uses his forearms to block the impact!
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Quarry positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Rickson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Quarry clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Quarry blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson Gracie tries to close the guard.
Rickson put Nate Quarry in closed guard.
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Rickson tries an armbar from the bottom!
Nate Quarry breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
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 Coliseo Cubierto El Campín (Bogotá, Colombia) are cheering for the fighters.
Quarry dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Rickson from the ground!
Quarry steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Nate Quarry and Rickson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Quarry launches a hook to the body
Rickson Gracie moves aside looking for a counter...
Nate Quarry gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Rickson Gracie!
Quarry is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Rickson Gracie fakes a move and moves laterally.
Rickson Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Rickson Gracie catches Nate Quarry's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Rickson.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Quarry
Quarry launches a few weak punches
Rickson blocks them effectively.
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Quarry
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Nate Quarry work his BJJ game.
Rickson is in closed guard... Quarry tries to roll on the ground!
Rickson Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Quarry
Rickson is in closed guard... Quarry tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie breaks the lock and pushes away Nate Quarry, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Nate Quarry. 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.
Quarry launches a furious low kick!
Rickson receives a hard blow on his right leg!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Quarry throws a hook
He fails to land it.
Quarry dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Quarry clumsily fails here and it's time for Rickson Gracie to fight back!
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nate Quarry didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Rickson Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Quarry is able to break the lock.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Rickson is in open guard over Quarry... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Rickson is locking that Kneebar...
Quarry struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Quarry hyper-extended his leg
That Kneebar from Rickson Gracie appears to be unbreakable
You can see the pain reflected in Quarry's eyes...
That Kneebar from Rickson Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Quarry rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Nate Quarry is on his feet again.
Quarry is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Quarry launches a kick to Rickson's thigh
Rickson checks that kick!
Nate Quarry gets sloppy and Rickson Gracie tries to take advantage...
Rickson Gracie kicks his legs trying to keep Nate Quarry away.
Nate Quarry takes a kick to the body.
Quarry is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Nate Quarry steps back and allows Rickson to get back to his feet.
Rickson climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Quarry steps backwards away from Rickson Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Nate Quarry takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Quarry launches a furious low kick!
Rickson blocks.
A right hand from Nate Quarry
makes Rickson stumble back!
Rickson has a small cut in his Right cheek
Good movement from Quarry
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Rickson has a small cut in his Left cheek
Nice punches from Nate Quarry.
Rickson staggers backwards. Quarry wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Nate Quarry and Rickson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Rickson Gracie is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Nate Quarry tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Nate Quarry who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Rickson Gracie tries to pull guard on Nate Quarry...
He manages to bring him to the ground in his guard.
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Quarry launches a barrage of elbows over Rickson's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Rickson doesn't fight back!
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Nate Quarry tries to better his position on the ground...
Quarry breaks the closed guard of Rickson Gracie and moves to half guard
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rickson's being punished here!
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Nate Quarry looks to pass to mount...
Rickson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Coliseo Cubierto El Campín (Bogotá, Colombia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
Quarry moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Rickson's thigh!
Rickson studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A right hand from Nate Quarry
misses its target.
Quarry pushes Rickson Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Nate Quarry and Rickson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Nate Quarry attempts to cut off Rickson with punches
Rickson reels from the strikes.
Several good body shots
land on Rickson.
Quarry showing excellent timing, blasts Rickson Gracie with a right hand.
Great hook by Nate Quarry! Rickson Gracie is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Rickson's Mouth is beginning to swell
Quarry is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Rickson Gracie kicks his legs trying to keep Nate Quarry away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Quarry is standing while Rickson is on the ground on his back
Nice beating Nate Quarry has received.
Nate Quarry opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Rickson's guard.
Rickson didn't see that coming. Quarry is in open guard over Rickson now.
Nate Quarry is in open guard over Rickson
Quarry is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Nate Quarry tries to pass to half guard...
Rickson Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Quarry looks to work from half guard.
Nate Quarry is in half guard over Rickson
Rickson switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Quarry struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Poorly executed technique. Nate Quarry looks to counter!
Nate Quarry tries to pass Rickson Gracie's guard...
Nate Quarry manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie attempts to trap Nate Quarry in his guard.
Nate Quarry keeps control and remains in side mount.
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Nate Quarry looks to mount Rickson Gracie...
Nate Quarry slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Quarry in his guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Nate Quarry is in closed guard over Rickson
Quarry is in closed guard... Rickson tries to roll on the ground!
Nate Quarry uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Rickson Gracie gets sloppy and Nate Quarry tries to take advantage...
Quarry tries to escape from the closed guard
Quarry succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 5
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Quarry is holding Rickson Gracie's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rickson Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Nate Quarry
Quarry moves forward looking for some action
Nate Quarry shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Quarry takes a break to breathe while holding Rickson Gracie.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Rickson Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Quarry!
Nice move by Rickson who clinches and pushes Quarry against the cage
Quarry doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Rickson Gracie embrace and tries to move away...
Rickson Gracie pushes Quarry forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Nate Quarry slightly pushes Rickson into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Rickson fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Nate Quarry didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Quarry measures the resilience of Rickson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Rickson's side.
Rickson Gracie is in open guard over Quarry
Rickson Gracie tries to pass to half guard...
Nate Quarry's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
The clock says 1:40 in the 5 round
Rickson Gracie is in closed guard over Quarry
Rickson is in closed guard... Quarry tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rickson Gracie!
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Quarry in his guard...
Nate Quarry keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rickson's being punished here!
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie launches a few punches to Quarry's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Quarry tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Nate Quarry doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Quarry in his guard...
Rickson Gracie gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson tries to escape from the full mount...
Nate Quarry is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Nate Quarry storms over Rickson with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Quarry doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Rickson's face with his elbows!
Rickson's Left eye is beginning to swell
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Good looking punches from Nate Quarry on the ground
They could take their toll on Rickson.
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson tries to stand up!
Quarry doesn't allow him!
Nate Quarry is in side mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Nate Quarry looks to mount Rickson Gracie...
Nate Quarry slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll on the ground...
Quarry knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Quarry in his guard...
Nate Quarry keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry throws a few hammer fists to the face of Rickson Gracie
Solid shots!
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Nate Quarry controls the situation despite Rickson Gracie efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Nate Quarry tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Rickson is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Rickson Gracie looks to counter!
Rickson Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Nate Quarry in his guard...
Nate Quarry keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Nate Quarry tries to open Rickson's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Nate Quarry. Rickson is unable to cover himself now!
Rickson's Forehead is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Rickson's being punished here!
Nate Quarry is in full mount over Rickson Gracie
Quarry goes for an armbar!
Rickson Gracie taps out after a text book armbar!
Winner is Nate Quarry by Submission (Armbar) at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Rickson Gracie
Punches 13/17 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 7/8 (88%)
Submissions 19/19 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 976 s
Statistics: Nate Quarry
Punches 25/38 (66%)
Kicks 2/5 (40%)
Clinch strikes 0/5 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 36/70 (51%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 937 s
Rickson needs anything. One day, he'll get it. Also of note, this might be our latest ManMMA stoppage. Good work curtain-jerkers!