Post by The Sandmen on Apr 24, 2017 7:50:39 GMT -5
Kyra Gracie is calm in her corner. She looks convinced of her abilities.
Alexandra Albu doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu attempts to cut off Gracie with punches
Gracie avoids getting cornered.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie is measuring Albu with her jab.
Albu isn't fazed.
Middle kick from Albu.
The kick just misses.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kyra Gracie!
Albu ducks under...
Kyra Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Alexandra Albu jumps back and jabs
Gracie only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Alexandra Albu fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Gracie blocks and pushes her opponent.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Gracie is holding Alexandra Albu's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Gracie is in open guard over Albu... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Albu rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
Albu seems staggered and Kyra Gracie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Gracie is locking that leglock...
Albu struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Gracie is locking that leglock...
Albu is able to break the lock.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu sits up and gets an arm around Gracie's neck!
Gracie pushes Alexandra Albu back to the ground.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Gracie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Albu tries to stand up!
Gracie doesn't allow her!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kyra Gracie passes momentarily but Alexandra Albu regains half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Albu
falls short.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
A left hook from Gracie
falls short.
A right hand from Alexandra Albu
misses its target.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Gracie!
Albu blocks with confidence
Inside leg kick from Albu
that goes awry.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Gracie is holding Alexandra Albu's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to show some ground skills
Gracie uses her strength to keep Gracie at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to turn into her oponent...
Albu struggles to free herself
That Banana Split looks tight...
Albu struggles to free herself
That Banana Split from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Banana Split looks tight...
Albu hyper-extended her leg
Albu struggles to free herself
Kyra Gracie tries to sprawl back but she is too slow. Albu scrammbles out and gets back to her feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexandra Albu takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Albu launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gracie stops that one with her ribs!
Hard blow to Gracie's mid-section, she seems hurt
Gracie is holding Alexandra Albu's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Gracie is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Gracie moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Albu with a double overhooks!
Lightning fast low kick from Albu!
Gracie blocks that kick with her leg.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Alexandra Albu attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie fakes a punch and launches herself over Albu!
Nice move by Gracie who clinches and pushes Albu against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gracie takes a break to breathe while holding Alexandra Albu.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Alexandra Albu fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Gracie blocks and pushes her opponent.
Gracie is holding Alexandra Albu's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Albu works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gracie tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gracie blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie isolates Alexandra Albu's left arm looking for an armbar...
Alexandra Albu manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Kyra Gracie lost her dominant position.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexandra Albu to fight back!
Alexandra Albu launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Gracie tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Albu from the side mount!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie pushes Albu's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Albu wraps her legs while she holds Kyra Gracie's head... Tight guard!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie isolates Alexandra Albu's left arm looking for an armbar...
Alexandra Albu manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Kyra Gracie lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Alexandra Albu looks to counter!
Alexandra Albu 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 half guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie pushes Albu's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gracie who is in full mount! Albu is in trouble now!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Alexandra Albu shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Albu struggles to free herself
That Americana looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Albu struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Alexandra Albu breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kyra Gracie pushes Alexandra Albu down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Gracie goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Albu's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Alexandra Albu breaks the lock and pushes away Kyra Gracie, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Albu steps backwards away from Kyra Gracie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Albu moves backwards and Kyra Gracie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Albu fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gracie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Kyra Gracie moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexandra Albu didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Alexandra Albu closed her guard around Kyra Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Kyra Gracie.
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Round 3
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Albu showing excellent timing, blasts Kyra Gracie with a right hand.
Gracie steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Albu is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Gracie!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Chin
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches Alexandra Albu's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Crushing shot to Albu's body! She's holding her side
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kyra Gracie is in Albu open guard now
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Deep breaths from Alexandra Albu who tries a hammer punch to Gracie's ribs.
That hit Gracie who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That leglock looks tight...
Albu is able to break the lock.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie tries to improve position.
Albu adjusts and closes her guard.
Albu tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie breaks the closed guard of Alexandra Albu and moves to half guard
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Gracie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexandra Albu.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll on the ground...
Gracie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie suddenly holds Alexandra Albu's arm and tries an armbar!
Albu can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Kyra Gracie!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Alexandra Albu looks to posture up and open Kyra Gracie's guard...
Alexandra Albu forces Kyra Gracie to open her guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Gracie
Alexandra Albu aggressively and repeatedly punches Gracie.
Good job by Gracie blocking and slipping the blows.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Gracie
Alexandra Albu pushes Kyra Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Kyra Gracie struggles not allowing Alexandra Albu improve her position.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gracie tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexandra Albu takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
Gracie shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu sits up and gets an arm around Gracie's neck!
Gracie pushes Alexandra Albu back to the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie is looking to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to free her leg
Kyra Gracie uses some of her skill by jumping out of Albu's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Albu struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Albu breaks free.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie hovers above Albu
Good punches to Albu's body.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie goes for an americana!
Albu breaks free.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Gracie, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Alexandra Albu tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kyra Gracie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Albu
Gracie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexandra Albu slightly pushes Gracie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kyra Gracie moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexandra Albu takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Albu moves backwards and Kyra Gracie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Kyra Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alexandra Albu tries a hook to the body
but Gracie manages to dodge it
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by Albu followed by a hard jab
Kyra Gracie stumbles back.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gracie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Gracie measures the resilience of Albu's chin with an uppercut while Albu lands some great crosses.
Gracie has a small cut in her Nose
Albu steps backwards away from Kyra Gracie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Albu shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Alexandra Albu tries a middle kick
Gracie blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Albu grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gracie struggles... Alexandra Albu is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Kyra Gracie fires an unorthodox punch to Albu's torso
that goes wide.
Good front kick from Albu!
Gracie stumbles backwards after that one!
A punch from Kyra Gracie
whizzes past Albu.
Gracie misses a step and Alexandra Albu sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punches from Alexandra Albu.
Even nicer blocks from Gracie.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Gracie.
Alexandra Albu turns out the lights for Gracie! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Winner is Alexandra Albu by KO (Punch) at 3:09 Round 4
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 10/27 (37%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 595 s
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 11/30 (37%)
Kicks 2/7 (29%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/14 (21%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 595 s
Flash KO Big win.
Alexandra Albu doesn't look concerned about anything her opponent brings to the table.
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 Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Alexandra Albu attempts to cut off Gracie with punches
Gracie avoids getting cornered.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Kyra Gracie is measuring Albu with her jab.
Albu isn't fazed.
Middle kick from Albu.
The kick just misses.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Kyra Gracie!
Albu ducks under...
Kyra Gracie goes with a looping right hand while Alexandra Albu jumps back and jabs
Gracie only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Alexandra Albu fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Gracie blocks and pushes her opponent.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Gracie is holding Alexandra Albu's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie seems fresh. She may still have a lot of gas in her tank.
Gracie is in open guard over Albu... she fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
That Kneebar looks tight...
Albu rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of her own she escapes.
Josh Rosenthal 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.
Alexandra Albu goes with a looping right hand while Kyra Gracie jumps back and jabs
Albu seems staggered and Kyra Gracie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock looks tight...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Gracie is locking that leglock...
Albu struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She is not able to do it
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Gracie is locking that leglock...
Albu is able to break the lock.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu sits up and gets an arm around Gracie's neck!
Gracie pushes Alexandra Albu back to the ground.
Albu clumsily fails here and it's time for Kyra Gracie to fight back!
Gracie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Albu tries to stand up!
Gracie doesn't allow her!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie tries to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kyra Gracie passes momentarily but Alexandra Albu regains half guard.
Josh Rosenthal 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Albu
falls short.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
A left hook from Gracie
falls short.
A right hand from Alexandra Albu
misses its target.
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Tremendous strikes from Gracie!
Albu blocks with confidence
Inside leg kick from Albu
that goes awry.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Gracie is holding Alexandra Albu's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu tries to show some ground skills
Gracie uses her strength to keep Gracie at a disadvantage
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to turn into her oponent...
Albu struggles to free herself
That Banana Split looks tight...
Albu struggles to free herself
That Banana Split from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Banana Split looks tight...
Albu hyper-extended her leg
Albu struggles to free herself
Kyra Gracie tries to sprawl back but she is too slow. Albu scrammbles out and gets back to her feet!
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Alexandra Albu takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Albu launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gracie stops that one with her ribs!
Hard blow to Gracie's mid-section, she seems hurt
Gracie is holding Alexandra Albu's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie breaths deeply while on the ground
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Gracie is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Gracie moves forward looking for some action
She surprises Albu with a double overhooks!
Lightning fast low kick from Albu!
Gracie blocks that kick with her leg.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Alexandra Albu closes the distance with her opponent wanting some action.
Alexandra Albu attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie fakes a punch and launches herself over Albu!
Nice move by Gracie who clinches and pushes Albu against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gracie takes a break to breathe while holding Alexandra Albu.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Alexandra Albu fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Gracie blocks and pushes her opponent.
Gracie is holding Alexandra Albu's right leg... She's trying to take her down.
Alexandra Albu loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu is a submission wizard. She has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Albu works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
She seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gracie tries to free her leg...
She moves to side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu measures the resilience of Gracie's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gracie blocks the hits as she works on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to full guard.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie isolates Alexandra Albu's left arm looking for an armbar...
Alexandra Albu manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Kyra Gracie lost her dominant position.
Gracie clumsily fails here and it's time for Alexandra Albu to fight back!
Alexandra Albu launches a few punches to Gracie's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gracie tries to cover her face,
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Gracie tries to get a side mount...
She frees her leg and is now controlling Albu from the side mount!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Alexandra Albu manages to switch to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie pushes Albu's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Albu wraps her legs while she holds Kyra Gracie's head... Tight guard!
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie isolates Alexandra Albu's left arm looking for an armbar...
Alexandra Albu manages to sit up and pull her arm out of danger! Kyra Gracie lost her dominant position.
Poorly executed technique. Alexandra Albu looks to counter!
Alexandra Albu 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 half guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie pushes Albu's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gracie who is in full mount! Albu is in trouble now!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie takes a deep breath as she passes her arm over Alexandra Albu shoulder and pushes her arm againts the mat!
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Albu struggles to free herself
That Americana looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Albu struggles to free herself
Punishing hold!
Alexandra Albu breaks that americana attempt!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Albu is using some of her ground skills to escape from this...
Kyra Gracie pushes Alexandra Albu down and prevents her attempts to escape
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Gracie goes for an armbar!
You can see the pain reflected in Albu's eyes...
Punishing hold!
Alexandra Albu breaks the lock and pushes away Kyra Gracie, who rolls over her back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Alexandra Albu. 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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Albu steps backwards away from Kyra Gracie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Albu moves backwards and Kyra Gracie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Albu fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Gracie sprawls and remains on her feet.
Kyra Gracie moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Gracie fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Alexandra Albu didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie tries to jump to side mount.
Alexandra Albu closed her guard around Kyra Gracie.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. She is in full mount now.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Kyra Gracie.
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Round 3
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Albu showing excellent timing, blasts Kyra Gracie with a right hand.
Gracie steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Albu is holding Kyra Gracie's left leg... She's trying to take her down.
Kyra Gracie shows great balance while pushing away Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Tremendous strikes from Gracie!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Alexandra Albu's Chin
Kyra Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Kyra Gracie catches Alexandra Albu's far ankle and trips her to the mat! Slick takedown by Gracie.
Crushing shot to Albu's body! She's holding her side
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie struggles on the ground and tries to break Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kyra Gracie is in Albu open guard now
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Albu is able to break the lock.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Deep breaths from Alexandra Albu who tries a hammer punch to Gracie's ribs.
That hit Gracie who moves on the ground in order to protect herself
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
That leglock from Kyra Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That leglock looks tight...
Albu is able to break the lock.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Gracie tries to improve position.
Albu adjusts and closes her guard.
Albu tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie breaks the closed guard of Alexandra Albu and moves to half guard
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie looks to pass to mount...
Gracie slides her knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Alexandra Albu.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll to her side and trap Kyra Gracie in her guard...
Kyra Gracie keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu tries to roll on the ground...
Gracie knows how to keep her advantage on the ground.
Gracie is trying to counter now!
Kyra Gracie tries to better her position on the ground...
Gracie is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Kyra Gracie is in full mount over Alexandra Albu
Gracie suddenly holds Alexandra Albu's arm and tries an armbar!
Albu can break the lock and now she is in a closed guard over Kyra Gracie!
Alexandra Albu is in closed guard over Gracie
Alexandra Albu looks to posture up and open Kyra Gracie's guard...
Alexandra Albu forces Kyra Gracie to open her guard.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Gracie
Alexandra Albu aggressively and repeatedly punches Gracie.
Good job by Gracie blocking and slipping the blows.
Alexandra Albu is in open guard over Gracie
Alexandra Albu pushes Kyra Gracie against the fence and then tries to improve her position.
Kyra Gracie struggles not allowing Alexandra Albu improve her position.
Gracie tries to get some advantage after her opponent miss move...
Gracie tries to close her guard around Albu
She succeeds!
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 American Airlines Center (Dallas, Texas) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexandra Albu takes a few seconds to recover her breath...
Kyra Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Albu is unable to remain on her feet and falls to the ground
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu works on the ground with her fingers over Gracie's face
Gracie shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground.
Kyra Gracie is in open guard over Albu
Albu tries to close her guard around Gracie
She succeeds!
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Alexandra Albu sits up and gets an arm around Gracie's neck!
Gracie pushes Alexandra Albu back to the ground.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Kyra Gracie is in closed guard over Albu
Gracie is in closed guard... Albu tries to roll on the ground!
Kyra Gracie uses her leg to keep her position on the ground
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie is looking to pass Alexandra Albu's guard...
Kyra Gracie gets her hips free and moves to half guard.
Kyra Gracie is in half guard over Albu
Kyra Gracie tries to free her leg
Kyra Gracie uses some of her skill by jumping out of Albu's guard. She moves quickly to side mount!
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie goes for an americana!
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
Albu struggles to free herself
Crippling lock!
Albu breaks free.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie hovers above Albu
Good punches to Albu's body.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Kyra Gracie goes for an americana!
Albu breaks free.
Kyra Gracie is in side mount over Alexandra Albu
Alexandra Albu attempts to trap Kyra Gracie in her guard.
Kyra Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for Gracie, who walks calmly to her corner.
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Round 4
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Alexandra Albu tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Kyra Gracie jumps backwards and frees her leg.
Alexandra Albu gets sloppy and Kyra Gracie tries to take advantage...
Kyra Gracie leans forwards and tries to grapple with Albu
Gracie shows her clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Alexandra Albu slightly pushes Gracie into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kyra Gracie moves forward looking for a hole in her opponent's defense.
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Alexandra Albu takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Albu moves backwards and Kyra Gracie is asking her if she came today for fighting or running.
Gracie decides to launch some tentative punches
Kyra Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Alexandra Albu tries a hook to the body
but Gracie manages to dodge it
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
Crisp uppercut by Albu followed by a hard jab
Kyra Gracie stumbles back.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gracie looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Alexandra Albu's punches
Gracie measures the resilience of Albu's chin with an uppercut while Albu lands some great crosses.
Gracie has a small cut in her Nose
Albu steps backwards away from Kyra Gracie. She seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Albu shows no signs of slowing down. She's in great shape.
Alexandra Albu tries a middle kick
Gracie blocks with her arm! Wow, that was loud!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Albu grabs her opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Gracie struggles... Alexandra Albu is unable to take her down
Poorly executed technique. Kyra Gracie looks to counter!
Kyra Gracie fires an unorthodox punch to Albu's torso
that goes wide.
Good front kick from Albu!
Gracie stumbles backwards after that one!
A punch from Kyra Gracie
whizzes past Albu.
Gracie misses a step and Alexandra Albu sees an opportunity to counter her!
Nice punches from Alexandra Albu.
Even nicer blocks from Gracie.
The clock says 2:55 in the 4 round
Alexandra Albu throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Gracie.
Alexandra Albu turns out the lights for Gracie! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Winner is Alexandra Albu by KO (Punch) at 3:09 Round 4
Statistics: Kyra Gracie
Punches 10/27 (37%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/3 (100%)
Submissions 13/13 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 595 s
Statistics: Alexandra Albu
Punches 11/30 (37%)
Kicks 2/7 (29%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 0/5 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/14 (21%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 595 s
Flash KO Big win.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!