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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 47 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 56 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Esteves drives through with a takedown into Gracias's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Esteves
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias wants to hit a sweep here but Esteves passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves goes for an armbar but Gracias turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gracias. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (5) Esteves
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias content to stall in guard here.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esteves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Esteves has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Esteves working a defensive guard here.
Esteves is looking to sweep but instead, Gracias has passed into half guard.
Esteves is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracias controlling the action here.
Esteves keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Gracias 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (5) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves wants to control but Gracias postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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Esteves is trying to work for a sweep but Gracias has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracias (7) vs (5) Esteves
Gracias avoids the attempt from Esteves to control.
Esteves is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Esteves is still trying to improve position.
Esteves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracias prevents Esteves from improving his position.
Esteves trying to control here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Esteves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Esteves is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esteves keeping control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracias trying to mount his opponent but Esteves defends it.
Gracias content to control rather than advance.
Esteves trying to control but Gracias postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracias controlling the action here.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Esteves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Esteves wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Esteves controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Esteves regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Esteves wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Esteves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (7) vs (7) Esteves
Gracias controlling Esteves's posture.
Gracias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Esteves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (9) vs (7) Esteves
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracias seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Esteves wants to improve his position but instead Gracias has moved into half guard.
Esteves is looking for a sweep. Gracias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracias from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
A relieved looking Helio Gracias thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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