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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roger Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Laurenz Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Thibodeaux, which made it look bad.
Thibodeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thibodeaux shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thibodeaux doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Thibodeaux pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roger Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laurenz Thibodeaux.
Gracie wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thibodeaux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gracie scores with a takedown into Thibodeaux's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Thibodeaux
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Thibodeaux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thibodeaux manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Thibodeaux's guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thibodeaux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thibodeaux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thibodeaux has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Thibodeaux
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie pushes a forearm under Thibodeaux's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thibodeaux is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Gracie!
After winning the bout, Roger Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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