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Stepping Stone 52 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Darius Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Ricky Peyton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Peyton in a clinch.
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Peyton regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Peyton
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Peyton is retaining full guard.
Peyton has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton is trying to control but can't.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peyton has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peyton wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peyton tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peyton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Peyton 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.
Gracie is pressing down on Peyton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peyton is holding on for now.
Peyton is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peyton avoid being mounted?
Peyton looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gracie pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Peyton
Peyton is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Peyton is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Peyton can't escape the position.
Peyton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Peyton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peyton wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
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.
Peyton has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Peyton
Gracie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Peyton is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darius Gracie!
An out of breath and clearly excited Darius Gracie thanked Fantasy Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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