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Bots de Garra 178 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 56 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 53 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Gracias
Toehold is taking a breather. Gracias says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracias tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Toehold is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Toehold engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracias pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position.
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toehold is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Gracias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Gracias is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracias lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toehold not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toehold is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (2) Gracias
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Toehold 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.
Gracias trying to control here.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Toehold wants to pass to mount but Gracias is defending the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracias regains full guard. Nicely done.
Toehold 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.
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracias keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold being controlled here momentarily.
Gracias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Toehold sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracias holds on and takes a little breather.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Gracias trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Gracias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Toehold looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (4) vs (4) Gracias
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias pushing down on Toehold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Toehold controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Gracias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracias is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (4) vs (7) Gracias
Toehold regains half guard.
Toehold trying to control here.
Gracias stalling away here and it's allowed Toehold to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Toehold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toehold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracias trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 7 to 4.
Helio Gracias is the new super heavyweight champion!
Helio Gracias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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