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HC GRAP 29 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; James Rocksteady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Edmond Chabazian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chabazian moves into the clinch.
Rocksteady gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chabazian.
Chabazian prevents the takedown attempt.
Chabazian has Rocksteady pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rocksteady manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rocksteady lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (0) Chabazian
Rocksteady trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Chabazian controlling Rocksteady's posture.
Rocksteady trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabazian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rocksteady is aware though and is defending well.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
Rocksteady got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chabazian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocksteady has managed to get both his arms back between Chabazian's legs - danger averted.
Chabazian wants to sweep here but Rocksteady controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksteady's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rocksteady trying to control but Chabazian is working from the bottom.
Chabazian trying to keep a closed guard but Rocksteady is proving a slippery customer.
Rocksteady preventing the sweep.
Rocksteady might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chabazian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rocksteady is stalling in the full guard.
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Chabazian keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabazian, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Chabazian working for a triangle but Rocksteady defends it easily.
Chabazian looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabazian, not yet.
Chabazian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there.
Chabazian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocksteady's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (2) Chabazian
Rocksteady controls Chabazian momentarily but Chabazian frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rocksteady dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (2) Chabazian
Rocksteady stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chabazian keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
Chabazian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rocksteady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Chabazian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian looking for a sweep. Not yet Chabazian, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chabazian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rocksteady not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rocksteady stopping the sweep attempt from Chabazian.
Chabazian pulls Rocksteady in close to his closed guard and prevents Rocksteady from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rocksteady is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chabazian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocksteady's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (4) Chabazian
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksteady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chabazian forces his way into half guard.
Rocksteady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura but Rocksteady is defending well.
Chabazian is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rocksteady! Score +3 for passing guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (7) Chabazian
Chabazian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rocksteady is now in Chabazian's guard. A big mistake from Chabazian there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (6) vs (7) Chabazian
Chabazian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rocksteady manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (6) vs (9) Chabazian
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocksteady is keeping the position for now.
Chabazian stays in close to Rocksteady's body and controls the position.
Chabazian trying to control but Rocksteady is working from the bottom.
Chabazian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocksteady is keeping the position for now.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Rocksteady keeps moving.
Chabazian wants to pass the guard but Rocksteady is keeping the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian wants to control from the top but Rocksteady keeps moving.
Chabazian advances to half guard.
Chabazian is looking for a kimura here.
Chabazian wants to control but Rocksteady is keeping him busy.
Chabazian trying to pass the guard but Rocksteady defending well.
Chabazian is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rocksteady as he works his way to full guard.
Rocksteady looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady working for a triangle but Chabazian defends it easily.
Rocksteady is breathing heavily.
Chabazian tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocksteady is retaining full guard.
Chabazian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rocksteady dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (8) vs (9) Chabazian
Chabazian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rocksteady's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (8) vs (11) Chabazian
Chabazian has gone for a leg lock! Rocksteady slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chabazian's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (10) vs (11) Chabazian
Chabazian 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (10) vs (13) Chabazian
Rocksteady tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chabazian passes into half guard.
Chabazian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rocksteady has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chabazian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rocksteady defends it well.
Chabazian seems to be working for a kimura but Rocksteady defends the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rocksteady is looking to improve his position.
Rocksteady moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chabazian is pushing down on Rocksteady's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocksteady is fighting to maintain full guard but Chabazian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chabazian wants to free his trapped foot but Rocksteady is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chabazian trying to control the action but Rocksteady is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady wants to get back to full guard.
Chabazian seems to be working for a kimura but Rocksteady defends the submission attempt.
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but Rocksteady is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chabazian to get the leverage.
Chabazian is thwarting Rocksteady's attempts to control the position.
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but Rocksteady is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chabazian to get the leverage.
Chabazian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocksteady sees it coming and defends easily.
Chabazian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rocksteady defends it well.
Chabazian trying to control from half guard but Rocksteady is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rocksteady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocksteady trying to hold on to Chabazian's head to control him but Chabazian postures up.
Chabazian is looking to take a break and control but Rocksteady is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chabazian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rocksteady doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chabazian.
Rocksteady is looking for a sweep. Chabazian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chabazian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rocksteady is looking to improve his position.
Rocksteady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rocksteady is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady is working hard here to advance position.
Chabazian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chabazian is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabazian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocksteady sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chabazian wins on points by 13 to 10.
A very excited looking Edmond Chabazian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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