Post by The Sandman on Aug 10, 2022 0:10:20 GMT -5
Royce Gracie looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Jorge Masvidal looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Royce Gracie today.
Royce Gracie comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Jorge Masvidal comes with a 6 fight losing streak.
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
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
A left hook from Royce
grazes the chin of Gamebred.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Royce launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gamebred stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Jorge Masvidal's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce is in closed guard... Gamebred tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Jorge Masvidal is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Jorge Masvidal in his guard...
Royce Gracie moves to half guard.
Jorge Masvidal is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gamebred pulls his arm out of danger.
Jorge Masvidal is in half guard over Royce
Royce launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gamebred's ribs.
Jorge Masvidal is in half guard over Royce
Gamebred is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jorge Masvidal is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie sits up and gets an arm around Gamebred's neck!
Gamebred pushes Royce Gracie back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jorge Masvidal looks to counter!
Jorge Masvidal throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Jorge Masvidal is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Jorge Masvidal is in open guard over Royce
Jorge Masvidal tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gamebred looks to work from half guard.
Jorge Masvidal is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gamebred spins out, but Royce Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gamebred is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jorge Masvidal can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Solid low kick from Jorge Masvidal.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gamebred goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Gamebred tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce is in closed guard... Gamebred tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gamebred clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Jorge Masvidal's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Jorge Masvidal attempts to move to full guard
Jorge Masvidal manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
Gamebred breaks the lock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Gamebred tries to show some ground skills
Jorge Masvidal put Royce in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Jorge Masvidal attempts to move to full guard
Jorge Masvidal manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Royce Gracie looks to mount Jorge Masvidal...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jorge Masvidal
Royce Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gamebred is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jorge Masvidal
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
That hit Royce who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Good leg kicks from Royce Gracie.
Gamebred winces a bit.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jorge Masvidal!
Royce is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gamebred looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Royce Gracie's punches
Gamebred is on the receiving end of a great combo by Royce.
Royce moves backwards and Jorge Masvidal is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jorge Masvidal is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce Gracie has seen better days.
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Gamebred launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
That hit Royce who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Gamebred breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
Gamebred breaks the lock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
Gamebred breaks the lock.
Gamebred tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Jorge Masvidal manages to switch to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gamebred's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Gamebred launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Jorge Masvidal manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Jorge Masvidal's guard...
Royce Gracie is in Gamebred open guard now
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Jorge Masvidal is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jorge Masvidal and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jorge Masvidal is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Royce and Gamebred circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Royce Gracie closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A punch from Royce Gracie
gets blocked by Gamebred.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Jorge Masvidal is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Royce is in now. Jorge Masvidal is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gamebred looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Royce Gracie's punches
Gamebred measures the resilience of Royce's chin with an uppercut while Royce lands some great crosses.
Royce is holding Jorge Masvidal's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jorge Masvidal loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 3
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Gamebred studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Royce is in open guard over Gamebred... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gamebred rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Jorge Masvidal to fight back!
Jorge Masvidal doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Royce Gracie pushes Jorge Masvidal against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Royce jumps and tries to free his leg! Gamebred doesn't allow this but Royce Gracie is able to get half guard here.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Royce Gracie pushes Gamebred's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Royce who is in full mount! Gamebred is in trouble now!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jorge Masvidal
Royce sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Royce Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gamebred is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jorge Masvidal
Royce tries to launch a few punches to Jorge Masvidal
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Gamebred's defense
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jorge Masvidal
Royce goes for an armbar!
Jorge Masvidal breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Gamebred throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Royce's defense muffles the blows.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gamebred and Royce circle around the center of the cage.
Jorge Masvidal is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gamebred steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Gamebred pushes Royce Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Royce moves backwards and Jorge Masvidal is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Unknown
Jorge Masvidal closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Royce steps forward
Gamebred feints.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gamebred moves forward looking for some action
Royce Gracie doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Royce steps backwards away from Jorge Masvidal. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gamebred decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jorge Masvidal has punished Royce very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Jorge Masvidal's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce is in closed guard... Gamebred tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Gamebred launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Jorge Masvidal's guard...
Royce Gracie is in Gamebred open guard now
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Royce Gracie.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gamebred studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gamebred is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Gamebred tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Royce tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Gamebred launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg...
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gamebred's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce moves backwards and Jorge Masvidal is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gamebred and Royce circle around the center of the cage.
Gamebred pushes Royce Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Royce moves backwards and Jorge Masvidal is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Royce and Gamebred circle around the center of the cage.
Jorge Masvidal goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
Gamebred seems staggered and Royce Gracie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Gamebred is swinging for the fences!
Royce backpedals and creates space. Jorge Masvidal is asking him if he is going to fight!
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Jorge Masvidal
Great move by Royce who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Jorge Masvidal pushes away Royce trying to keep the fight at striking range
Royce doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jorge Masvidal
The fighters are clinching.
Jorge Masvidal slightly pushes Royce into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jorge Masvidal didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gamebred is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Jorge Masvidal looks to counter!
Jorge Masvidal throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Royce tries to move to full mount
Royce succeeds
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jorge Masvidal
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce is trying to counter now!
Gamebred tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Royce Gracie hooks Gamebred's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jorge Masvidal manages to kick Royce away and scrambles on top!
Gamebred is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
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.
Gamebred studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Jorge Masvidal is fading quickly.
Gamebred moves backwards and Royce Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gamebred is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Gamebred's body! He's holding his side
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Royce is in open guard over Gamebred... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gamebred rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Gamebred tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gamebred tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Gamebred tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Gamebred tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Royce is in open guard over Gamebred... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gamebred struggles to free himself
That Kneebar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar looks tight...
Royce is locking that Kneebar...
Gamebred struggles to free himself
Josh Rosenthal breaks Royce Gracie's lock! This is over! Gamebred didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:44 Round 5
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 15/25 (60%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Statistics: Jorge Masvidal
Punches 5/15 (33%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/25 (12%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Gracie wore Jorge down and kept at him until Jorge had no more stamina. Then the fight was all Gracie's for the win. Though his stamina is nothing to write home about either. If he's gonna keep this style of fight, he'll likely need more stamina...
Jorge Masvidal looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Royce Gracie today.
Royce Gracie comes with a 2 fight losing streak.
Jorge Masvidal comes with a 6 fight losing streak.
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
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
A left hook from Royce
grazes the chin of Gamebred.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Royce launches a hook to the body
Bang! Gamebred stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Jorge Masvidal's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce is in closed guard... Gamebred tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Royce Gracie!
Jorge Masvidal is in full mount over Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie tries to roll to his side and trap Jorge Masvidal in his guard...
Royce Gracie moves to half guard.
Jorge Masvidal is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gamebred pulls his arm out of danger.
Jorge Masvidal is in half guard over Royce
Royce launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gamebred's ribs.
Jorge Masvidal is in half guard over Royce
Gamebred is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jorge Masvidal is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie sits up and gets an arm around Gamebred's neck!
Gamebred pushes Royce Gracie back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jorge Masvidal looks to counter!
Jorge Masvidal throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Jorge Masvidal is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie attempts to move to full guard
Royce Gracie manages to switch to full guard.
Jorge Masvidal is in open guard over Royce
Jorge Masvidal tries to pass to half guard...
Royce Gracie can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gamebred looks to work from half guard.
Jorge Masvidal is in half guard over Royce
Royce Gracie gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Gamebred spins out, but Royce Gracie was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Gamebred is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jorge Masvidal can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Solid low kick from Jorge Masvidal.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gamebred goes down.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Gamebred tries to close his guard around Royce
He succeeds!
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce is in closed guard... Gamebred tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gamebred clumsily fails here and it's time for Royce Gracie to fight back!
Royce Gracie tries to pass Jorge Masvidal's guard...
Royce Gracie manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Jorge Masvidal attempts to move to full guard
Jorge Masvidal manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
Gamebred breaks the lock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Gamebred tries to show some ground skills
Jorge Masvidal put Royce in half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Jorge Masvidal attempts to move to full guard
Jorge Masvidal manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) is cheering him!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Royce Gracie looks to mount Jorge Masvidal...
Royce Gracie slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jorge Masvidal
Royce Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gamebred is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jorge Masvidal
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
That hit Royce who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Good leg kicks from Royce Gracie.
Gamebred winces a bit.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jorge Masvidal!
Royce is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Gamebred looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Royce Gracie's punches
Gamebred is on the receiving end of a great combo by Royce.
Royce moves backwards and Jorge Masvidal is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Royce Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jorge Masvidal is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Royce into his guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce Gracie has seen better days.
Royce tries to escape from closed guard...
Royce struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Gamebred launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
That hit Royce who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Royce is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Royce Gracie goes for an americana!
Gamebred breaks free.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
Gamebred breaks the lock.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Royce Gracie tries a kimura
Gamebred breaks the lock.
Gamebred tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Jorge Masvidal manages to switch to half guard.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gamebred's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Gamebred launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Jorge Masvidal manages to switch to full guard.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Jorge Masvidal's guard...
Royce Gracie is in Gamebred open guard now
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Jorge Masvidal is cooling the fight on the ground
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Jorge Masvidal and Royce engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jorge Masvidal is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Royce and Gamebred circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Royce Gracie closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
A punch from Royce Gracie
gets blocked by Gamebred.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Jorge Masvidal is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Royce is in now. Jorge Masvidal is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gamebred looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Royce Gracie's punches
Gamebred measures the resilience of Royce's chin with an uppercut while Royce lands some great crosses.
Royce is holding Jorge Masvidal's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jorge Masvidal loses balance and goes to the ground.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 3
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Gamebred studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Royce grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Royce Gracie
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Royce is in open guard over Gamebred... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gamebred rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Royce clumsily fails here and it's time for Jorge Masvidal to fight back!
Jorge Masvidal doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Royce's moves.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Royce Gracie pushes Jorge Masvidal against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Royce jumps and tries to free his leg! Gamebred doesn't allow this but Royce Gracie is able to get half guard here.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Royce Gracie pushes Gamebred's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Royce who is in full mount! Gamebred is in trouble now!
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jorge Masvidal
Royce sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Royce Gracie tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gamebred is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jorge Masvidal
Royce tries to launch a few punches to Jorge Masvidal
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Gamebred's defense
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jorge Masvidal
Royce goes for an armbar!
Jorge Masvidal breaks the lock and pushes away Royce Gracie, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Josh Rosenthal halts the fight to stand up Royce Gracie. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Ericsson Globe (Stockholm, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Gamebred throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
Royce's defense muffles the blows.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gamebred and Royce circle around the center of the cage.
Jorge Masvidal is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Gamebred steps backwards away from Royce Gracie. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Gamebred pushes Royce Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Royce moves backwards and Jorge Masvidal is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
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Jorge Masvidal closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Royce steps forward
Gamebred feints.
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gamebred moves forward looking for some action
Royce Gracie doesn't want to engage and backpedals
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Royce Gracie closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Royce steps backwards away from Jorge Masvidal. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gamebred decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jorge Masvidal has punished Royce very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Royce Gracie attempts a sweep single...
Royce Gracie catches Jorge Masvidal's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Royce.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce is in closed guard... Gamebred tries to roll on the ground!
Royce Gracie uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Gamebred launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Royce Gracie is in closed guard over Gamebred
Royce struggles on the ground and tries to break Jorge Masvidal's guard...
Royce Gracie is in Gamebred open guard now
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is clearly for Royce Gracie.
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Round 4
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Gamebred studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gamebred is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Gamebred tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Royce tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Royce Gracie is in half guard over Gamebred
Gamebred launches a few weak punches
Royce blocks them effectively.
Poorly executed technique. Royce Gracie looks to counter!
Royce Gracie tries to free his leg...
Royce Gracie uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gamebred's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Royce moves backwards and Jorge Masvidal is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Gamebred and Royce circle around the center of the cage.
Gamebred pushes Royce Gracie and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Royce moves backwards and Jorge Masvidal is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Royce and Gamebred circle around the center of the cage.
Jorge Masvidal goes with a looping right hand while Royce Gracie jumps back and jabs
Gamebred seems staggered and Royce Gracie runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
Gamebred is swinging for the fences!
Royce backpedals and creates space. Jorge Masvidal is asking him if he is going to fight!
Royce Gracie fakes a punch and launches himself over Jorge Masvidal
Great move by Royce who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Jorge Masvidal pushes away Royce trying to keep the fight at striking range
Royce doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jorge Masvidal
The fighters are clinching.
Jorge Masvidal slightly pushes Royce into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Josh Rosenthal sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Royce fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jorge Masvidal didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Royce Gracie tries to finish with a leg lock!
Gamebred is able to break the lock.
Poorly executed technique. Jorge Masvidal looks to counter!
Jorge Masvidal throws up a triangle attempt!
Royce Gracie postures up and breaks the triangle.
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Royce tries to move to full mount
Royce succeeds
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in full mount over Jorge Masvidal
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce is trying to counter now!
Gamebred tries to escape from the full mount...
Royce Gracie is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal attempts to trap Royce Gracie in his guard.
Royce Gracie keeps control and remains in side mount.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Jorge Masvidal launches a few punches to Royce's cheek from the guard.
Royce Gracie uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Royce Gracie is in side mount over Jorge Masvidal
Royce Gracie hooks Gamebred's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jorge Masvidal manages to kick Royce away and scrambles on top!
Gamebred is trying to counter now!
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
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.
Gamebred studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 5
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Jorge Masvidal is fading quickly.
Gamebred moves backwards and Royce Gracie is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Royce decides to launch some tentative punches
Royce Gracie takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Royce Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gamebred is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Crushing shot to Gamebred's body! He's holding his side
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Royce is in open guard over Gamebred... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gamebred rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
Gamebred tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gamebred tries to stand up!
Royce doesn't allow him!
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Gamebred tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Deep breaths from Jorge Masvidal who tries a hammer punch to Royce's ribs.
Royce blocks those punches
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Gamebred tries to close his guard around Royce
He is not able to do it
Royce Gracie is in open guard over Gamebred
Royce is in open guard over Gamebred... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Gamebred struggles to free himself
That Kneebar from Royce Gracie appears to be unbreakable
That Kneebar looks tight...
Royce is locking that Kneebar...
Gamebred struggles to free himself
Josh Rosenthal breaks Royce Gracie's lock! This is over! Gamebred didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Royce Gracie by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:44 Round 5
Statistics: Royce Gracie
Punches 15/25 (60%)
Kicks 3/3 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 9/9 (100%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 15/15 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Statistics: Jorge Masvidal
Punches 5/15 (33%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 3/25 (12%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 636 s
Gracie wore Jorge down and kept at him until Jorge had no more stamina. Then the fight was all Gracie's for the win. Though his stamina is nothing to write home about either. If he's gonna keep this style of fight, he'll likely need more stamina...
