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HC GRAP 31 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Sambo Sam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; James Rocksteady!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rocksteady takes the fight into the clinch.
Rocksteady stops a takedown attempt from Sam.
Sam fails to pull guard.
Rocksteady gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sam (0) vs (2) Rocksteady
Rocksteady must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rocksteady is stalling in the full guard.
Rocksteady trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksteady content to stall in guard here.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Sam keeps moving.
Sam controlling the position.
Rocksteady has gone for a leg lock! Sam slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rocksteady's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (2) vs (2) Rocksteady
Sam postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sam is pushing down on Rocksteady's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rocksteady is fighting to maintain full guard but Sam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rocksteady is trying to maintain the position but Sam is very close to passing his half guard.
Sam is trying to control. Rocksteady wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rocksteady wants to control the action here but instead Sam manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (5) vs (2) Rocksteady
Rocksteady wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Sam (8) vs (2) Rocksteady
Sam looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady trying to control the hands but Sam won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sam has good solid back control here.
Sam is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rocksteady has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rocksteady is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Sam off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Rocksteady wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be Rocksteady right now.
Sam has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rocksteady has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady is keeping busy.
Sam controls the action.
Sam's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady can't escape the position.
Sam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocksteady tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rocksteady tries to lock up and control but Sam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sam takes Rocksteady's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Rocksteady is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Sam (11) vs (2) Rocksteady
Rocksteady tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady gets back to half guard.
Sam frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (14) vs (2) Rocksteady
Rocksteady regains half guard.
Sam wants to control but Rocksteady is keeping him busy.
Rocksteady tries to get to full guard but Sam has control of the leg.
Sam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady wants to improve his position but Sam is controlling well.
Rocksteady is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Further stalling from Sam.
Rocksteady is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sam's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sam (14) vs (6) Rocksteady
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sam is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rocksteady keeps control of the position as Sam tries to break free.
Rocksteady is persistently looking for the submission but Sam is defending it well.
Rocksteady has the hooks in. Sam is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rocksteady biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Sam's chin but Sam turns very nicely into Rocksteady's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Sam.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (16) vs (6) Rocksteady
Rocksteady can't keep his opponent in guard - Sam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rocksteady looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sam 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: Sam (19) vs (6) Rocksteady
Sam wants to take his opponent's back but Rocksteady doesn't allow it.
Rocksteady sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rocksteady tries to get to full guard but Sam has control of the leg.
Well, if Sam 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 thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rocksteady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rocksteady is tightening it up a little... Sam has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sam reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sam taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rocksteady!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Rocksteady!
James Rocksteady thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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