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Pitbull XI 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 29 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Rolla is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Gracie
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (2) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie seems keen to control Rolla's posture.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is pulling down on Rolla's head to control his posture.
Rolla looking to improve position, pressing down on Gracie's thigh with his hand. Gracie seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Rolla paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Rolla's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gracie picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kron Gracie!
A very excited looking Kron 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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