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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Numero Deux (ranked 2598 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Gracie (ranked 5972 p4p, 0 weight class). Deux kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Post Party Depression. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Numero Deux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Chuck Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Deux sprawls well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deux turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Deux (4) vs (0) Gracie
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Deux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deux tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deux is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie prevents Deux from improving position.
Deux passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Deux (6) vs (0) Gracie
Deux wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Deux.
Deux seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Deux's attempts to control the action.
Deux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Deux tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Deux jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gracie is not content to let Deux control the position.
Deux staying calm.
Gracie prevents Deux from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Deux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Deux easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Deux (8) vs (0) Gracie
Deux looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Deux (11) vs (0) Gracie
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Deux's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deux patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Deux keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Deux is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Deux gets his hands free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deux is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Deux biding his time, looking for the opening.
Deux tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is having to fend off submission attempts from Deux, who is looking to sink in the choke. Deux doesn't have the hooks in though and Gracie manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (11) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deux is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Deux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (13) vs (2) Gracie
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Deux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Deux tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deux is stalling in the full guard.
Deux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deux is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (13) vs (4) Gracie
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deux is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deux (15) vs (4) Gracie
Deux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Deux (18) vs (4) Gracie
Deux trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Deux has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +2 for reaching mount: Deux (20) vs (4) Gracie
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Deux avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Deux has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Deux controlling the position easily from mount.
Deux wants to control but Gracie has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Deux is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deux trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Deux is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Deux trying to control the pace.
Gracie trying to hold on to Deux's head to control him but Deux postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Deux is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deux takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Numero Deux thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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