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SSG 394 Gracias vs Chai PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 56 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 16 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (0) Chai
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracias is aware though and is defending well.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Chai pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chai has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracias has managed to get both his arms back between Chai's legs - danger averted.
Chai trying to control the position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracias is one step ahead there.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai 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.
Chai is pulling down on Gracias's head to control his posture.
Gracias stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai is pulling down on Gracias's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracias, at least for the moment.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Chai pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracias manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracias (2) vs (2) Chai
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracias pulls Chai in to control the position.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Gracias controlling the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Gracias being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gracias has locked up a guillotine! Gracias's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Chai is holding on here and Gracias must be using up a lot of energy. Chai has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gracias gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Helio Gracias!
Helio Gracias retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Helio Gracias thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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