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SSG 212 Bandini vs Snowstrinsk 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Henry Grace! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Stanislav Strakapoud!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Strakapoud shoots in for a takedown but Grace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strakapoud. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grace (0) vs (4) Strakapoud
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.
Strakapoud controlling from side mount.
Grace is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Strakapoud off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grace (4) vs (4) Strakapoud
Grace controlling well, preventing Strakapoud from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Grace controlling the positon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strakapoud wants to escape the position.
Grace gets his hands free as Strakapoud looks to control.
Good control from Grace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strakapoud tries to roll but Grace sticks to his back.
Strakapoud keeps trying to improve his position.
Strakapoud trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Strakapoud is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grace.
Grace keeps control of the position as Strakapoud tries to break free.
Strakapoud trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Grace.
Strakapoud trying to control the action but Grace just sinks the hooks in.
Grace biding his time, controlling Strakapoud.
Grace gets his hands free as Strakapoud looks to control.
Strakapoud rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grace passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Strakapoud! Score +3 for passing guard: Grace (7) vs (4) Strakapoud
Strakapoud is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud tries to lock up and control but Grace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strakapoud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Strakapoud felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grace controlling from the full mount.
Strakapoud is looking to improve his position but Grace isn't that keen on the idea.
Strakapoud has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Grace (10) vs (4) Strakapoud
Grace just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Strakapoud tries to roll but Grace sticks to his back.
Strakapoud fending off the submission attempt from Grace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud tries to roll but Grace sticks to his back.
Grace controlling from the back.
I really don't envy Strakapoud right now.
Grace trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Strakapoud doesn't escape.
Grace has the hooks in. Strakapoud is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Strakapoud is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Grace off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Grace biding his time, controlling Strakapoud.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strakapoud can't escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
I would not like to be Strakapoud right now.
Strakapoud is trying to break free.
Strakapoud just trying to survive but Grace is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Strakapoud can't escape the position.
Strakapoud defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grace biding his time, controlling Strakapoud.
I really don't envy Strakapoud right now.
Grace avoiding Strakapoud 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Strakapoud's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Grace is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Strakapoud defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Strakapoud fending off the submission attempt from Grace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud trying to control the hands but Grace breaks the grip.
Grace controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grace is looking to control Strakapoud but Strakapoud is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Grace controlling well, preventing Strakapoud from escaping the position.
Grace controlling from the back.
Strakapoud wants to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud is still trying to improve position.
What can Strakapoud do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Grace keeps control of the position as Strakapoud tries to break free.
Strakapoud has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Strakapoud is trying to break free.
Strakapoud just trying to survive but Grace is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grace has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Strakapoud has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Grace not allowing Strakapoud to control his hands.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Grace controls the action.
Strakapoud wants to escape the position.
Strakapoud looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Strakapoud is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Grace avoiding Strakapoud 's attempts to control his hands.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Strakapoud tries to roll but Grace sticks to his back.
Grace biding his time, controlling Strakapoud.
Strakapoud is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Grace has locked on a rear naked choke here! Strakapoud is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Grace!
An out of breath Henry Grace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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