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Summit Series - Grappling Rd 7 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Jack Brittle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Michel Robillard!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brittle drives through and clinches with Robillard against the ropes.
Robillard tries for a takedown but Brittle manages to get underhooks.
Brittle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Robillard uses from the top position.
Robillard postures up.
Brittle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brittle is trying to control the position but Robillard postures up.
Brittle looking for a sweep. Not yet Brittle, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brittle is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brittle (2) vs (0) Robillard
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brittle advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brittle wants to pass to mount but Robillard is defending the position.
Robillard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brittle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brittle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brittle passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brittle (5) vs (0) Robillard
Brittle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Robillard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Robillard shrugs it off.
Brittle wants to take Robillard's back but he can't do it this time.
Brittle wants to finish this one by submission but Robillard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brittle.
Brittle with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brittle fails to move to back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brittle is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Robillard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Robillard shrugs it off.
Brittle forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Brittle (8) vs (0) Robillard
Brittle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brittle is hanging on to Robillard's back as he tries to escape.
Robillard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brittle's arms.
Brittle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brittle's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Robillard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brittle has the hooks in. Robillard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Robillard is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brittle gets his way!
Brittle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Robillard is defending well though. Brittle let's go of the attempt for now.
Robillard trying to control the action but Brittle just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brittle looking for the choke from the back.
Brittle trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brittle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brittle is looking for the choke from the back position but Robillard is controlling his hands well.
Brittle looking for the RNC.
Brittle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Robillard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Brittle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brittle is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Robillard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brittle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Robillard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Robillard for a finish.
Robillard is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brittle gets his way!
Brittle looking to break Robillard's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Robillard remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brittle will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brittle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brittle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Robillard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Robillard for a finish.
Brittle avoiding Robillard 's attempts to control his hands.
Brittle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Robillard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Robillard for a finish.
Brittle working for the choke.
Robillard tries to roll but Brittle sticks to his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robillard prevents Brittle from getting a body triangle.
Robillard is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brittle gets his way!
Brittle is hanging on to Robillard's back as he tries to escape.
Brittle looking to break Robillard's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Robillard remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brittle will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Brittle is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Robillard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Brittle trying to control momentarily.
Brittle not allowing Robillard to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brittle is looking for the choke from the back position but Robillard is controlling his hands well.
Robillard trying to control the hands but Brittle breaks the grip.
Brittle is persistently looking for the submission but Robillard is defending it well.
Robillard preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brittle.
Brittle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Robillard is in bad spot here.
Brittle working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robillard fending off the submission attempt from Brittle.
Robillard is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brittle gets his way!
Brittle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brittle patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brittle looking for the choke from the back.
Robillard is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robillard is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brittle gets his way!
Robillard just trying to survive but Brittle is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Robillard fending off the submission attempt from Brittle.
Brittle tries to keep control of the position but Robillard is staying busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Robillard fending off the submission attempt from Brittle.
Brittle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Robillard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Robillard for a finish.
Robillard is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Brittle gets his way!
Robillard fending off the submission attempt from Brittle.
Brittle is persistently looking for the submission but Robillard is defending it well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Robillard defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brittle's arms.
Brittle controls the action.
Brittle is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Robillard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Robillard tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brittle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You can see the frustration on Robillard's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Brittle is persistently looking for the submission but Robillard is defending it well.
Brittle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brittle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Robillard trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brittle working for a choke but Robillard is defending well.
Brittle working for a choke but Robillard is defending well.
Brittle has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robillard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brittle takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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