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SSG 112 Gracie vs Berendas 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Trace Mack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Raymond Gascon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Mack with that takedown attempt.
Gascon scores with a takedown into Mack's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mack (0) vs (2) Gascon
Gascon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gascon passes Mack's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gascon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mack won't allow Gascon to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascon is just content to waste time from the top position. Mack takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gascon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascon defends well.
Gascon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack is looking for a triangle but Gascon pushes his legs off easily.
Mack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gascon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gascon pushes down on Mack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gascon in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gascon is looking for a kimura but Mack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gascon to get the leverage.
Mack actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascon seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gascon trying to mount his opponent but Mack defends it.
Gascon is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascon controlling the action here.
Mack actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gascon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gascon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mack.
Mack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gascon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gascon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mack can't keep his opponent in guard - Gascon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack is defending against the submission attempts here by Gascon.
Well, if Gascon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gascon pulls his head out easily.
Mack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gascon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mack has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mack is defending against the submission attempts here by Gascon.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gascon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gascon moves into full mount! Mack won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mack (0) vs (5) Gascon
Mack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mack is squirming around, avoiding Gascon's attempts to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mack 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.
Gascon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mack keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mack keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
Gascon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gascon wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position.
Gascon wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mack keeping full guard, as Gascon tries to pass.
Mack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gascon defends well.
Gascon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascon stays in close to Mack's body and controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gascon content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mack has locked up a guillotine! Mack's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gascon is holding on here and Mack must be using up a lot of energy. Gascon has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mack gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trace Mack! |
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