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TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Gracie and Cam Slater. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cam Slater!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Slater changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Slater
Gracie wants to control but Slater postures up.
Slater is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slater wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Slater tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to bench press Slater off him but Slater keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gracie rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Slater's guard! Nice work there by Gracie! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Slater
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Slater's legs - danger averted.
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slater for as long as he can get away with.
Slater looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
Slater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Slater with the active half guard here but Gracie passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Slater
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slater is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (7) vs (4) Slater
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie prevents Slater from getting the reversal.
Slater is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (10) vs (4) Slater
Gracie has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Slater's body.
Slater turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (6) Slater
Slater drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Slater has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (12) vs (6) Slater
Slater working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Slater defends the submission attempt.
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Slater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (15) vs (6) Slater
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slater wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (18) vs (6) Slater
Gracie is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gracie is hanging on to Slater's back as he tries to escape.
Slater is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
I really don't envy Slater right now.
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Slater knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Slater for a finish.
I really don't envy Slater right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Slater is still trying to improve position.
Slater keeps trying to improve his position.
Slater is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Slater is really stuck here.
Gracie biding his time, looking for the opening.
Slater is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie has the hooks in. Slater is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Gracie passes his arm under Slater's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Slater taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Gracie!
Carlos Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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