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CWC 382 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 41 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gascoigne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gascoigne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gascoigne gets slowly back to his feet.
Gascoigne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gascoigne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gascoigne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Gascoigne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gascoigne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Gascoigne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gascoigne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Gascoigne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gascoigne! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gascoigne, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gascoigne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Gascoigne. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (4) Gracie
Gascoigne moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gascoigne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascoigne (6) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascoigne has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Gascoigne looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Gascoigne maintains control.
Gascoigne is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracie shrugs it off.
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gascoigne trying to control the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gascoigne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gascoigne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is trying to keep Gascoigne in close.
Gascoigne stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gascoigne is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gascoigne slips nicely into half guard.
Gascoigne is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (9) vs (4) Gracie
Gascoigne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gascoigne (12) vs (4) Gracie
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
Gascoigne tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Gascoigne seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gascoigne gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gascoigne controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gascoigne working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Gascoigne gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gascoigne trying to control.
Gracie has hold of Gascoigne's leg, trying to break free but it's let Gascoigne lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Gracie is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Gascoigne throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Gascoigne!
A very excited looking Paul Gascoigne made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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