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CACC 163: Morrison vs Pavlov 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Raul Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Raul Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Ruben Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Raul Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruben Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raul Gracie is looking to clinch but Ruben Gracie is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruben Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raul Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ruben Gracie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (2) vs (0) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Raul Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruben Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Raul Gracie looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruben Gracie is looking for a triangle but Raul Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Raul Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Raul Gracie (5) vs (0) Ruben Gracie
Ruben Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Raul Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ruben Gracie regains half guard.
Ruben Gracie is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Raul Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruben Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raul Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ruben Gracie is defending well.
Ruben Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruben Gracie gets full guard.
Raul Gracie stays in close to Ruben Gracie's body and controls the position.
Raul Gracie wants to control from the top but Ruben Gracie keeps moving.
Raul Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Raul Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Raul Gracie (8) vs (0) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruben Gracie keeps working.
Ruben Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruben Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Raul Gracie off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Raul Gracie (8) vs (4) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Ruben Gracie keeps control of the position.
Ruben Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Raul Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Ruben Gracie gets his hands free.
Ruben Gracie working for the choke.
Ruben Gracie not allowing Raul Gracie to control his hands.
Raul Gracie tries to roll but Ruben Gracie sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ruben Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Raul Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Ruben Gracie keeps control of the position.
Ruben Gracie working for a choke but Raul Gracie is defending well.
Raul Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raul Gracie defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ruben Gracie's arms.
Ruben Gracie not allowing Raul Gracie to control his hands.
Raul Gracie wants to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ruben Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Raul Gracie is controlling his hands well.
Raul Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Raul Gracie showing good submission defense here.
Ruben Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ruben Gracie is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Raul Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Raul Gracie is in bad spot here.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position but Ruben Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Raul Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruben Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Raul Gracie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
I really don't envy Raul Gracie right now.
Ruben Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Raul Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Raul Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ruben Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ruben Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Raul Gracie defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Ruben Gracie is trying to stick to Raul Gracie's back but Raul Gracie is turning into Ruben Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ruben Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Raul Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (10) vs (4) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Raul Gracie (13) vs (4) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ruben Gracie's legs.
Ruben Gracie looking for a sweep but Raul Gracie has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Raul Gracie (15) vs (4) Ruben Gracie
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ruben Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Raul Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Raul Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ruben Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Raul Gracie controlling from mount.
Ruben Gracie regains half guard.
Raul Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ruben Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Raul Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Ruben Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raul Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Raul Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ruben Gracie's thigh. Ruben Gracie counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Raul Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruben Gracie is retaining full guard.
Ruben Gracie keeping moving, preventing Raul Gracie from controlling successfully.
Raul Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruben Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raul Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Ruben Gracie's legs - danger averted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Raul Gracie pushes down on Ruben Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Raul Gracie is pressing down on Ruben Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ruben Gracie is holding on for now.
Ruben Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raul Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Ruben Gracie tries to roll over but Raul Gracie keeps him under control.
Ruben Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Raul Gracie controlling the pace.
Raul Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ruben Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Raul Gracie (18) vs (4) Ruben Gracie
Ruben Gracie tries to reverse the position but Raul Gracie maintains control.
Raul Gracie fails to move to back control.
Raul Gracie looking to control but Ruben Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ruben Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ruben Gracie tries to improve his position but Raul Gracie has taken his back! Raul Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ruben Gracie tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Raul Gracie pushes Ruben Gracie away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raul Gracie!
Raul Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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