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CWC 388 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Fionn Mulligan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 42 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mulligan doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Mulligan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Mulligan gets caught flat footed, as Gracie shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mulligan (0) vs (2) Gracie
Mulligan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Mulligan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mulligan manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Mulligan's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulligan is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulligan is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Mulligan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulligan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracie is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mulligan. Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Mulligan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mulligan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mulligan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mulligan (0) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Mulligan is having none of it.
Mulligan tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Mulligan prevents Gracie from taking his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mulligan is working to get back to half guard.
Mulligan tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Mulligan holds on for dear life, controlling Gracie's posture momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Mulligan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie tries to control but Mulligan wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie fails to advance to Mulligan's back.
Mulligan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie looking to control but Mulligan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mulligan is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie has hold of Mulligan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mulligan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mulligan reaches up to try and pull Gracie in and control his posture, but Gracie latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Mulligan taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruben Gracie!
Ruben Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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