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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 31 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 37 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz wants to free his trapped foot but Mesquita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mesquita is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cruz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mesquita manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Cruz
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Cruz pulls Mesquita in close to prevent any damage.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is adopting a defensive guard.
Mesquita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (4) Cruz
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz slips nicely into half guard.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
Cruz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cruz is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Cruz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz tries to pass to full mount but Mesquita defends it. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Mesquita is pressing down on Cruz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mesquita wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Cruz is fighting to break Mesquita's control of his arms but Mesquita is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mesquita looking to control but Cruz passes into half guard.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita is trying to control but Cruz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (7) Cruz
Mesquita regains half guard.#T4#
Mesquita is trying to control but Cruz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (2) vs (10) Cruz
Mesquita tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Mesquita manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.
Mesquita is not content to let Cruz control the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (10) Cruz#T5#
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
#SUB#
Mesquita is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
#SUB#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6##SUB#
Mesquita seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz 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.
Mesquita slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Cruz is staying active underneath Mesquita, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mesquita tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cruz controlling the position for now.
Mesquita trying to control from Cruz's half guard. Cruz has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Mesquita tries to pass.
Cruz controls Mesquita momentarily but Mesquita frees himself.
Mesquita forces his way into half guard.#T9##SUB#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Mesquita is proving a slippery customer.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (4) vs (12) Cruz#T10##SUB#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mesquita looking for subs off his back but Cruz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T11##SUB2#
Cruz is working for a submission of some sort.
Mesquita is looking to control Cruz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mesquita avoid being mounted?
Mesquita gets full guard.#SUB#
Cruz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T12##SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cruz defends well.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. #T13#
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there.
Cruz advances to half guard.
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mesquita wants to hit a sweep here but Cruz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mesquita there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (4) vs (15) Cruz
Mesquita regains half guard.
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (8) vs (15) Cruz#T14#
Cruz is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Cruz is in a bad position with Mesquita working for a choke. Cruz manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (8) vs (17) Cruz
Cruz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cruz is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 17 to 8.
A very excited looking Darian Cruz 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jacob Parker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 23 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Parker tries to keep at a distance but Okoye has taken the fight into the clinch.
Okoye tries for a takedown but Parker manages to get underhooks.
Parker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okoye is defending well.
Okoye wants a takedown but no success here.
Okoye gets underhooks to prevent Parker's takedown attempt.
Parker is trying to drag Okoye to the mat but Okoye just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okoye wants a takedown but no success here.
Okoye goes for a takedown in the clinch but Parker prevents it.
Okoye wants a takedown but no success here.
Okoye drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Parker prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parker after a bit of a struggle.
Okoye has Parker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Okoye tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Okoye is working for takedown but Parker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Okoye wants a takedown.
Okoye wants a takedown.
Okoye gets underhooks to prevent Parker's takedown attempt.
Okoye gets underhooks to prevent Parker's takedown attempt.
Parker goes for a takedown attempt but Okoye pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Parker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okoye sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parker somewhat.
Okoye is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Parker fails with the takedown.
Parker sets himself, and Okoye steps forward looking for the clinch! Parker avoids it this time.
Parker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Okoye takes the fight into the clinch.
Parker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Okoye fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker. #T2##TD#
Parker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Parker (2) vs (0) Okoye
Okoye wants to get back to full guard.
Okoye keeps trying to improve his position.
Parker is looking to pass Okoye's guard but actually Okoye recovers to full guard.
Parker trying to control but Okoye is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Primal Concrete Gym inform us that Okoye has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Parker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoye can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Parker controls the pace.#T4#
Okoye manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Parker (2) vs (2) Okoye
Parker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Parker (4) vs (2) Okoye
Parker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoye lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Parker (4) vs (4) Okoye
Parker keeping full guard, as Okoye tries to pass. #T5#
Parker looking to control.
Okoye content to stall in guard here.
Parker keeping full guard, as Okoye tries to pass.
Parker is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Parker seems keen to control Okoye's posture.
Okoye is pushing down on Parker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Parker is fighting to maintain full guard but Okoye has managed to sneak the leg through.#T7#
Okoye content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Okoye moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Parker (4) vs (7) Okoye
Okoye tries to advance to mount but can't.
Parker is looking for a sweep.
Okoye trying to control the position but Parker is working away. #T8#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Okoye advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Parker (4) vs (9) Okoye
Okoye looking to control but Parker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Okoye is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Okoye wants to take Parker's back here but Parker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T9#
Okoye controlling the pace for now.
Parker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Parker is working hard here to advance position.
Okoye trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Parker has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Parker (4) vs (12) Okoye#T10#
Okoye not allowing Parker to control his hands.
Okoye is hanging on to Parker's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Okoye.#T11#
Okoye keeps control of the position as Parker tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Parker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Parker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Parker is desperately trying to improve his position but Okoye has a good base and remains in mount.
Okoye controlling from mount. #T13#
Parker is desperately trying to improve his position but Okoye has a good base and remains in mount.
Okoye takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Okoye wants to take his opponent's back but Parker doesn't allow it.
Parker tries to hold on but Okoye pushes him away.
Parker working to try and regain half guard.
Parker tries to hold on but Okoye pushes him away. #T14#
Parker is looking to improve his position but Okoye isn't that keen on the idea.
Okoye wants to take his opponent's back but Parker doesn't allow it.
Parker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoye moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Parker (4) vs (15) Okoye
Parker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoye wins on points by 15 to 4.
An out of breath Ikemba Okoye thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jacob Parker spoke after the fight, saying 'Dammit son, my momma is gonna whip my ass!'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 56 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Esteves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (0) Goble
Goble wants to improve his position but Esteves is controlling well.
#SUB#
Esteves seems to be looking for submissions.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but Goble defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is trying to control. Goble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goble is looking to control Esteves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goble avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Esteves prevents Goble from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Esteves seems content to control.#SUB#
Esteves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Esteves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Goble tries to get to full guard but Esteves has control of the leg.
Esteves wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Esteves content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Esteves is taking a breather. Goble says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Goble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esteves is working away from the top position though.
Esteves tries to pass to full mount but Goble defends it.
Goble is controlling Esteves's trapped leg to prevent Esteves from advancing to side control.
Goble tries to get to full guard but Esteves has control of the leg. #T4#
Esteves trying to pass the guard but Goble defending well.
Esteves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Goble is trying to get back to full guard.
Goble is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Esteves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (0) Goble
Esteves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Esteves seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Goble is holding on tight.
Esteves controlling the pace for now.
Goble tries to lock up and control but Esteves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Esteves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Goble can't escape the position.
#T7#
Esteves tries to control but Goble wriggling away.
Goble is looking to improve his position but Esteves isn't that keen on the idea.
Esteves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Esteves manages to capitalize on a mistake by Goble to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (8) vs (0) Goble#T8#
Good control from Esteves.
Goble is in bad spot here.
Esteves is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Goble staying busy and making it hard for Esteves to control. #T9#
Goble is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Esteves.
I really don't envy Goble right now.
Esteves controlling the position well here. Goble rolled but Esteves kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
I really don't envy Goble right now.
Esteves really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Goble.
Goble just trying to survive but Esteves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Goble can't escape the position.
#T11#
Esteves is riding his opponent, not letting Goble buck him off.
Goble rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Esteves tries to pass to full mount but Goble defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
Goble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
Esteves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Esteves passes into half guard.
#T13#
Goble wants to get back to full guard.
Goble keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Goble keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble is pressing down on Esteves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Vartan Esteves thanked Silverback Sweatshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 47 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bremner has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Bremner manages to pull guard.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Gracias preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bremner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Bremner's legs - danger averted.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias won't allow Bremner to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bremner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracias has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Gracias has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracias in particular looking to stall.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
Bremner wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Gracias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner has a hand on Gracias's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracias takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (3) vs (0) Bremner
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bremner tries to lock up and control but Gracias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bremner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bremner keeps trying to improve his position.
Bremner is just holding on here. Gracias manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracias (6) vs (0) Bremner#T3#
Bremner wants to escape the position.
Gracias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bremner is trying to break free.
Bremner is still trying to improve position.
Bremner trying to control the hands but Gracias breaks the grip.
Gracias has the hooks in. Bremner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracias really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bremner.#T4#
Bremner tries to escape but Gracias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bremner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gracias slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bremner wants to escape the position.
Gracias controlling the position well here. Bremner rolled but Gracias kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Bremner right now.
#T5#
Gracias is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bremner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bremner wants to escape the position.
Gracias is trying to stick to Bremner's back but Bremner is turning into Gracias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bremner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (6) vs (2) Bremner
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck.
Bremner trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.#T6#
Bremner wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦍 inform me that Bremner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Bremner preventing the sweep.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Gracias is pulling down on Bremner's head to control his posture.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Bremner won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Gracias 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: Gracias (8) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
Gracias looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bremner is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Gracias seems content to control.
Gracias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bremner moves into full guard.
#T9#
Gracias won't allow Bremner to sweep him here.
Bremner trying to control the position.
Gracias stays in close to Bremner's body and controls the position.
Gracias won't allow Bremner to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracias defends it easily.
Bremner controls Gracias momentarily but Gracias frees himself.
Gracias is fighting to break Bremner's control of his arms but Bremner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Gracias won't allow Bremner to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Bremner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.
Bremner looks winded!#SUB2#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracias sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bremner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bremner, not yet. #T11#
Gracias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracias's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.
Gracias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Gracias.#SUB2#
Bremner looking for a guillotine here but Gracias defends easily.
Gracias stays in close to Bremner's body and controls the position.
Gracias won't allow Bremner to sweep him here. #T13##SUB2#
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bremner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Bremner's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a triangle but Gracias pushes his legs off easily.
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Gracias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracias 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.
Gracias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bremner for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.#T14##SUB2#
Bremner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gracias 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 Bremner. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (11) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner is being controlled here.
Bremner tries to buck Gracias off but Gracias is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracias off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracias (11) vs (6) Bremner
Bremner is not going to allow Gracias to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Bremner looking for the RNC.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
A very excited looking Helio 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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