"The Hybrid" landed an axe kick from his back on a standing Vick to win by KO at 1:44 of the first round. I want to thank the UFC for putting me on this card and help me bring my family here. Two jabs Kron. Gracie, 31, is the son of legendary grappler and vale tudo fighter The old cliché about a fighter being able to knock out an opponent from any position is trite. It’s Brian Ortega 101. "Swanson landed his full arsenal for three rounds. Round 3. Right uppercut Swanson. Body kick Cub left uppercut. The 26-year-old Brazilian was cleared earlier this year from an anti-doping suspension by USADA due to the belief that the positive test came from tainted supplements. Vinc Pichel showed that Jim Miller isn’t the only older guy in the UFC who can do good work on the mat.
Clinch punches and elbows Swanson, low kick. I’d give it maybe Ryan Hall, Brian Ortega, and just about nobody else. It’s hard to say what to expect from Kron. Even if he is winning on the feet, Swanson’s wild strikes will put him in danger. I'm the contender in this division. The story coming out? Kron Gracie’s second UFC appearance comes on Saturday against Cub Swanson, at UFC Fight Night 161.
Big punch to the body Cub.
UFC On ESPN+ 19 is going down live now (Saturday, October 12, 2019) from inside Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.The co-main event of the evening brings the 145-pound bout between two BJJ black belts – submission expert Kron Gracie and UFC vet Cub Swanson.Our ref in charge of this contest is Kevin MacDonald. Dern had won her only other two UFC fights coming in.Both men threatened on the ground.
Good punches by Kron. Frevola took Pena down, but Pena worked for a kimura, got up, landed a knee and then a nice straight left hand. Gifford's coach Marc Montoya told ESPN that the fighter was transported to the hospital and was "fine," checking out great in tests.Thomas Gifford was transported to the hospital, but is "fine," according to his coach Marc Montoya.
Merab Dvalishvili shut down John Dodson over three rounds to extend his streak on Saturday at UFC 252. He was moving up from lightweight to welterweight for this bout.The story going into this fight was Dern competing just four months after giving birth. Big right straight by Swanson, Gracie is staggered but he goes forward.Another big punch by Swanson, Gracie eats big shots. Gracie pulls guard, Cub shows him to get up. Posted on 2019/10/13 ATBF full fight video.
Virna Jandiroba spoiled Felice Herrig’s return to the octagon with a big submission win at UFC 252.
By that time, the bout was all but decided and Swanson survived.Swanson (26-11) snapped a four-fight losing streak with the victory.
Gifford took WAY too many shots. Kron’s defense will have to be on point to stay safe.Swanson is a black belt in BJJ, but he’s nothing compared to his opponent this weekend. He stood and fought with me the whole time.
1-2 Cub. Kron is now 5-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC.
I just need to heal some things from this fight, I'm hurting a little, but as soon as I'm ready to go, I'll contact my coaches and ask what's next.
I always say, 'Whoever is next and ready, I'll pick up the phone, say yes, put my boots on and walk into the Octagon.' Be a dog! Good jabs on both sides.
Afterwards, my corner asked me how I felt, and I told them that I felt really good and won the fight.
Cub Swanson vs Kron Gracie Full Fight UFC Fight Night 161 Part 1.
His nickname "Ice Cream Kron" was coined due to his calm demeanor when fighting.
I always take one fight at a time, I had a great opportunity with 'Dana White's Contender Series,' and it helped me get used to the cameras and the media and all that, but that and this were two separate monsters, I had to tackle one at a time. A high-stakes lightweight fight between Beneil Dariush and Charles Oliveira is on tap for October.
Dern has a notably powerful overhand right, but Ribas was staying out of range and then countering it with right hands. Clinch strikes Kron. The last time he came up against a BJJ specialist was Ortega, which went far from well, and his takedown defense is far from world class. Meerschaert kept flopping to his back to draw Anders into a grappling match, but it didn't work. Kick to the legs Swanson, another punch to the body. A lot of strikes by Cub, Gracie shoots in, Cub ends up on top, in the full guard.Swanson got up.
It was a complete performance and even drew recognition from featherweight and bantamweight champ Ribas (7-1) has won three straight, including her two lone fights in the UFC.
Body kick Cub left uppercut. Kron is not a wrestler, and won’t have the highest caliber takedowns, so will look for the more opportunistic chances. Clinch. And another right-hand land. For me, it's all about competition and I like to perform, that's why I prepare myself so hard. Swanson landed some brutal punches to Gracie's midsection without much effect. • Cub Swanson vs. Kron Gracie • Niko Price vs. James Vick • Mackenzie Dern vs. Amanda Ribas • Matt Frevola vs. Luiz Pena • Eryk Anders vs. Gerald Meeschaert • Ryan Spann vs. Devin Clark
Gracie. 1-2 Kron, Swanson is bleeding heavily.
He tends to win far more via decision or by knockout, and seven of his eleven losses come from submission. Poor officiating like that could lead to the death of a fighter in the UFC. Swanson ducks under and punishes Gracie with a counter. The dynamic Brazilian fighter's lone career loss was to fellow contender Color commentator Michael Bisping, among others, thought the fight should have been stopped sooner because of the damage Gifford was taking.I really hope Thomas Gifford is ok. What makes MMA more safe than boxing is no 10 counts and officials that stop fights timely.
I'm not a small flyweight, I was a pretty big strawweight, and I had been cutting to that because that was where the UFC had fights, but I'm glad to make flyweight my home and shoot for the stars. "Price (14-3, 1 NC) has won two of his last three fights and three of his last five. Sean O’Malley was forced to leave the octagon on a stretcher for the second time in his career. He showed why. Right hand Kron, fighters trade shots, Swanson escapes again.
Kron goes forward, eats an uppercut. He lives up to the family name.Swanson is on a bit of a skid, but he’s still a force in featherweight.