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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Segura!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Segura takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracias jumps into guard, dragging Segura to the mat.
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Segura is one step ahead there.
Segura content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias has his foot on Segura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Segura works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Segura
Gracias preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
Segura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracias sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Segura's guard.
Segura is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Segura is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Segura trying to control from the bottom.
Segura looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
Gracias performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Segura is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracias is keen to just control but Segura is a slippery customer.
Segura wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias uses his free foot to push down on Segura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Segura. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (0) Segura
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Segura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Segura looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (8) vs (0) Segura
Gracias has the hooks in. Segura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Segura trying to control but not successfully.
Segura tries to roll but Gracias sticks to his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Segura trying to control the action but Gracias just sinks the hooks in.
Segura looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracias.
Segura tries to escape but Gracias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Segura wants to control his opponent's hands but Gracias gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Segura trying to control the hands but Gracias breaks the grip.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracias is hanging on to Segura's back as he tries to escape.
Segura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias manages to capitalize on a mistake by Segura to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (11) vs (0) Segura
Gracias has the hooks in. Segura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracias controlling the position well here. Segura rolled but Gracias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Segura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Segura is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracias off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Segura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Segura trying to control but not successfully.
Gracias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Segura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Segura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracias controlling from the full mount.
Segura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracias prevents Segura from improving his position.
Segura looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Segura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Segura is looking to improve his position.
Segura is still trying to improve position.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Segura trying to control but Gracias postures up.
Segura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracias pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Segura trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracias manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (14) vs (0) Segura
Gracias controlling from mount.
Gracias prevents Segura from getting the reversal.
Gracias trying to control but Segura is having none of it.
Segura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Segura tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Gracias is looking to advance position but Segura won't allow it.
Segura trying to control here.
Segura wants to get back to full guard.
Segura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Segura.
Segura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.
Segura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracias works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracias trying to control the action but Segura is working from the bottom.
Segura is trying to get back to full guard.
Segura trying to get back to full guard but Gracias takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (17) vs (0) Segura
Segura is controlling an arm, preventing Gracias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracias continues to stall.
Segura regains half guard.
Segura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Segura wants to control the action here but instead Gracias manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (20) vs (0) Segura
Segura gets back to half guard.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Segura is defending well.
Segura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Segura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
A very excited looking Hoyce Gracias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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