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CACC 144: Ward vs Morrison II PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mr Hotspot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Robinson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Hotspot feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Hotspot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hotspot (2) vs (0) Gracie
Hotspot is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hotspot defends it easily.
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hotspot escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hotspot (5) vs (0) Gracie
Hotspot has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hotspot (7) vs (0) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotspot controlling from mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Hotspot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Hotspot maintains control.
Hotspot controlling his opponent.
Hotspot looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hotspot in particular looking to stall.
Hotspot wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hotspot (10) vs (0) Gracie
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hotspot controlling from the full mount.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Hotspot looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hotspot takes Gracie's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hotspot (13) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is trying to break free.
Hotspot trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
Hotspot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hotspot controls the action.
Gracie showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hotspot 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.
Hotspot trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hotspot is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hotspot working for the choke.
Hotspot is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Hotspot just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gracie tries to break free.
Hotspot keeps control of the position easily here as Gracie tries to buck him off.
Hotspot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Hotspot is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gracie 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.
Gracie tries to escape but Hotspot has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hotspot controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Hotspot kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hotspot continues to stall.
Hotspot doesn't have the hooks in and Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hotspot (13) vs (2) Gracie
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot 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.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hotspot is controlling Gracie's posture.
Hotspot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hotspot (15) vs (2) Gracie
Hotspot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hotspot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hotspot has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hotspot pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Further stalling from Hotspot.
Hotspot passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Hotspot (18) vs (2) Gracie
Hotspot controlling from mount.
Gracie prevents Hotspot from taking his back.
Hotspot controlling his opponent.
Hotspot 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.
Hotspot controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stops Hotspot from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hotspot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hotspot with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Hotspot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Hotspot has a good base and remains in mount.
Hotspot works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hotspot (21) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to break free.
Hotspot looking to break Gracie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gracie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hotspot will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hotspot just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hotspot keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.
Hotspot controls the action.
Hotspot tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke.
Hotspot has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hotspot has good solid back control here.
Hotspot is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hotspot has good solid back control here.
Hotspot has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Gracie! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hotspot gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Hotspot! |
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