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HC GRAP 35 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Ruslan Danilov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Robert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie darts in and clinches Danilov up against the cage.
Danilov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Danilov (2) vs (0) Gracie
Danilov won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Danilov defends it easily.
Danilov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Danilov (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Danilov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie gets to mount! Danilov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Danilov (2) vs (6) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Danilov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Danilov is having none of it.
Gracie goes for an armbar but Danilov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Danilov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (4) vs (6) Gracie
Danilov has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Danilov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (4) vs (8) Gracie
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Danilov defends it.
Gracie trying to control the action but Danilov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Danilov is defending well.
Danilov wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Danilov! Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (4) vs (11) Gracie
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Danilov is looking to escape.
Gracie moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Danilov (4) vs (14) Gracie
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danilov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Danilov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Danilov fending off the submission attempt from Gracie.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Danilov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to stick to Danilov's back but Danilov is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Danilov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (6) vs (14) Gracie
Danilov has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Danilov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danilov (6) vs (16) Gracie
Danilov keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie passes Danilov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Danilov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Danilov is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Danilov tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danilov keeps working.
Danilov wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is keen to just control but Danilov is a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control from Danilov's half guard. Danilov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Danilov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Danilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Danilov is keeping the position for now.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Danilov (6) vs (19) Gracie
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Danilov is defending well.
Danilov is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Danilov (6) vs (21) Gracie
Gracie takes Danilov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Danilov is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Danilov (6) vs (24) Gracie
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Danilov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gracie has the hooks in. Danilov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Danilov is defending it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Danilov wants to escape the position.
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
Danilov fending off the submission attempt from Gracie.
Danilov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie looking to break Danilov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Danilov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Danilov is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Danilov is controlling his hands well.
Danilov rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Danilov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Danilov is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Gracie!
A very excited looking Robert Gracie 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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