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SSG 312 Hall vs Bar PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Hoyce Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Nori Voluspa!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Voluspa tries to clinch but Gracias is having none of it.
Voluspa rushes Gracias and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Voluspa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gracias regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Voluspa
Voluspa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracias is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracias has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Voluspa
Voluspa has his foot on Gracias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracias works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Voluspa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracias defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voluspa trying to control the position here.
Voluspa keeping full guard, as Gracias tries to pass.
Voluspa trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Voluspa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Voluspa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Voluspa is tightening it up a little... Gracias has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gracias reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gracias taps out! Nice BJJ there by Voluspa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nori Voluspa!
An out of breath Nori Voluspa 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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