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HC GRAP 38 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 6 wins and 6 losses; James Rocksteady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Robert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rocksteady closes the distance and clinches.
Rocksteady has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracie is trying to keep an underhook but Rocksteady manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (0) Gracie
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rocksteady is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie has his foot on Rocksteady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rocksteady works his way back into a safe position though.
Rocksteady is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocksteady trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there.
Rocksteady controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Rocksteady pushes his legs off easily.
Rocksteady drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rocksteady jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rocksteady stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rocksteady from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Rocksteady got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rocksteady has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rocksteady is one step ahead there.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rocksteady is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rocksteady defends it easily.
Rocksteady sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rocksteady 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie 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.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Rocksteady defends easily.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rocksteady sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rocksteady is stalling in the full guard.
Rocksteady looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie 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.
Rocksteady 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 seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Rocksteady is retaining full guard.
Rocksteady can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rocksteady wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Rocksteady is defending well.
Rocksteady is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Rocksteady is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rocksteady is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is thwarting Rocksteady's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocksteady sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocksteady sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rocksteady actively working from the bottom here.
Rocksteady gets back to full guard.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie trying to control but Rocksteady is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocksteady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocksteady is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocksteady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rocksteady keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Rocksteady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Rocksteady keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Rocksteady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie pushing down on Rocksteady's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Rocksteady is defending well.
Gracie is trying to control. Rocksteady wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Rocksteady to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Gracie 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.
Rocksteady is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rocksteady manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Rocksteady in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rocksteady (4) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Rocksteady pushes his legs off easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has Rocksteady pulled in close to control his posture.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Rocksteady is proving a slippery customer.
Rocksteady's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rocksteady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rocksteady wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Rocksteady is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie has his foot on Rocksteady's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rocksteady works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Rocksteady is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rocksteady sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rocksteady defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocksteady takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious James Rocksteady thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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