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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Adam Rios (ranked 1824 p4p, 215 weight class) and Azar Qasi (ranked 1914 p4p, 223 weight class). Qasi has chosen For Whom The Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adam Rios! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Azar Qasi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rios gets a clinch.
Rios stops a takedown attempt from Qasi.
Qasi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rios after a bit of a struggle.
Rios stops a takedown attempt from Qasi.
Adam Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azar Qasi.
Rios pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rios keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Rios controls Qasi momentarily but Qasi frees himself.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rios has his feet on Qasi's thighs here. He's pushed Qasi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Qasi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Rios!
Adam Rios decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 5096 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Pancake (ranked 15682 p4p, 574 weight class). Tobias Pancake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown but Hoyle shows good takedown defense.
Hoyle shoots in looking for a takedown. Pancake tries to sprawl out of it but Hoyle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pancake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pancake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoyle gets a double leg takedown into Pancake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (0) Pancake
Hoyle postures up.
Hoyle trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyle passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (0) Pancake
Hoyle working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
Hoyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pancake, who protects the arm well.
Pancake tries to improve position but can't.
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pancake tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well.
Pancake wants to control but Hoyle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoyle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hoyle trying to control from half guard but Pancake is working away.
Pancake wants to get back to full guard but Hoyle has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (8) vs (0) Pancake
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pancake is looking to improve his position but Hoyle isn't that keen on the idea.
Hoyle trying to control but Pancake is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle wants to take Pancake's back but he can't do it this time.
Pancake is trying to escape the mount.
Hoyle is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pancake has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Pancake wants to control but Hoyle is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake stops Hoyle from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hoyle takes Pancake's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pancake is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (11) vs (0) Pancake
Good control from Hoyle.
Hoyle struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoyle wants to control the position but Pancake frees himself and scrambles - Hoyle manages to regain control in side control.
Hoyle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Hoyle controls the position.
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard.
Pancake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoyle tries to move to mount but Pancake blocks the move with his legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hoyle wants to take a breather but Pancake is having none of it.
Pancake is trying to control but Hoyle manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (14) vs (0) Pancake
Hoyle wants to control the pace but Pancake is squirming around nicely.
Hoyle is looking to work his way around to Pancake's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pancake tries to reverse the position but Hoyle maintains control.
Pancake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hoyle is trying to control the action in half guard but Pancake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hoyle in particular looking to stall.
Hoyle wants to free his trapped foot but Pancake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pancake is in trouble now - Hoyle has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (17) vs (0) Pancake
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to reverse the position but Hoyle maintains control.
Pancake sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pancake is looking for a sweep. Hoyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoyle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pancake is trying to control but can't.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
Pancake won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Hoyle is looking for a kimura but Pancake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoyle to get the leverage.
Hoyle passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (20) vs (0) Pancake
Hoyle working away.
Hoyle tries to advance to mount but Pancake denies him.
Pancake wants to control but Hoyle postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pancake's legs.
Pancake tries to improve position but can't.
Pancake struggling a bit here.
Hoyle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hoyle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pancake is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hoyle is pressing down on Pancake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pancake is holding on for now.
Hoyle works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (23) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake tries to hold on but Hoyle postures up.
Pancake defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hoyle.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pancake tries to reverse the position but Hoyle maintains control.
Pancake tries to lock up and control but Hoyle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoyle wants to take his opponent's back but Pancake doesn't allow it.
Hoyle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pancake is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hoyle has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (26) vs (0) Pancake
Pancake trying to control the hands but Hoyle breaks the grip.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake rolls, trying to escape but Hoyle keeps control of the position.
Hoyle trying to control momentarily.
Pancake defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Will Hoyle go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Pancake right now.
Pancake wants to control his opponent's hands but Hoyle gets his hands free.
Pancake rolls, trying to escape but Hoyle keeps control of the position.
Pancake defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hoyle's arms.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pancake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pancake is in bad spot here.
Pancake wants to control his opponent's hands but Hoyle gets his hands free.
Hoyle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pancake knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pancake for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoyle is hanging on to Pancake's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 26 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aaron Hoyle made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1299 p4p, 149 weight class) and Dominick Bruise (ranked 2936 p4p, 145 weight class). Pavlov's entrance music is Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dominick Bruise!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bruise closes the distance and clinches.
Pavlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Bruise shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bruise turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bruise manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Bruise
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov is not content to let Bruise control the position.
Pavlov is trying to control Bruise's posture but Bruise avoids it.
Bruise content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bruise's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruise tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
Pavlov tries to get to full guard but Bruise has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bruise is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bruise is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bruise perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is not content to let Bruise control the position.
Bruise controlling the action here.
Bruise is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Bruise is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bruise working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pavlov is looking to control Bruise's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bruise defends well.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Bruise from controlling successfully.
Bruise wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov looking for subs off his back but Bruise has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bruise perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov has a hand on Bruise's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bruise takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (7) Bruise
Pavlov tries to hold on but Bruise postures up.
Bruise trying to control but Pavlov is having none of it.
Bruise is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pavlov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pavlov shrugs it off.
Pavlov working to try and regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (7) Bruise
Pavlov trying to control but Bruise is working from the bottom.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bruise is pulling down on Pavlov's head to control his posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruise is keeping the position for now.
Bruise 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.
Bruise is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bruise is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bruise for as long as he can get away with.
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov won't allow Bruise to sweep him here.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bruise looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruise pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pavlov pushes down on Bruise's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pavlov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (7) Bruise
Bruise keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Bruise tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Bruise is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Bruise tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bruise to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (7) Bruise
Pavlov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
What can Bruise do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bruise trying to control but not successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Bruise is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bruise is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pavlov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pavlov controlling from the back.
Pavlov looking to break Bruise's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bruise remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pavlov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bruise wants to escape the position.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Bruise rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pavlov looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Bruise taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ricardo Gracie (ranked 2280 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (ranked 15437 p4p, 483 weight class). Holzken has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ricardo Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Holzken looking for a takedown.
Gracie pulls Holzken into guard.
Holzken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Holzken looking to pass the guard.
Holzken is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Holzken has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holzken pulls his head out easily.
Holzken controlling the pace.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holzken's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holzken's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (0) Holzken
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Holzken can't escape the position.
Holzken is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracie gets his way!
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Holzken is controlling his hands well.
Holzken trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Gracie gets his hands free as Holzken looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Holzken is in a bad position with Gracie working for a choke. Holzken manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Holzken
Gracie is trying to control the position but Holzken postures up.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Holzken has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holzken works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Holzken
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Holzken avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Holzken is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Holzken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Holzken wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Holzken wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie with the active half guard here but Holzken passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (4) vs (8) Holzken
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Holzken off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (8) vs (8) Holzken
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gracie not allowing Holzken to control his hands.
Holzken is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Holzken is controlling his hands well.
Holzken felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Holzken is controlling his hands well.
Holzken tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Holzken is having none of it.
Holzken holds on to Gracie around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Holzken sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holzken is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Holzken wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holzken controlling the position for now.
Holzken wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Holzken is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Holzken is defending it quite comfortably.
Holzken is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holzken avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Holzken might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holzken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Holzken is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holzken keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Holzken tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is thwarting Holzken's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holzken is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Holzken defends the submission attempt.
Holzken wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thwarting Holzken's attempts to control the position.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (8) Holzken
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Holzken regains half guard.
Holzken is trying to control but can't.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Holzken defends it.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holzken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is thwarting Holzken's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holzken is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holzken defends it well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holzken is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Holzken gets back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holzken holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Holzken is keeping the position.
Holzken has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
Holzken is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
A victorious Ricardo Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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