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CWC Fight Night 3 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 London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 24 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Newton is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Newton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Newton
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.
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Newton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie won't allow Newton to sweep him here.
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Newton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Newton
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Newton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Newton
Gracie moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (10) vs (0) Newton
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie prevents Newton from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Newton gets full guard.
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Newton working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Newton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie passes Newton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Newton manages to get to full guard.
Newton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (2) Newton
Newton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (5) Newton
Newton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie tries to buck Newton off but Newton is having none of it.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Newton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Newton is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (8) Newton
Newton has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gracie is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gracie and Newton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Newton is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Newton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is trying to control Newton's posture but Newton avoids it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Newton swings around for an armbar but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Newton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (12) vs (8) Newton
Gracie trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (15) vs (8) Newton
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Newton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (17) vs (8) Newton
Newton 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: Gracie (17) vs (10) Newton
Newton wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Newton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie has control of Newton's left arm, preventing Newton from doing any damage.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Newton is aware though and is defending well.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Newton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newton has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (19) vs (10) Newton
Newton wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Newton is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but Newton extends and breaks Gracie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Newton.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Newton! |
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