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SSG 403 Gracias vs Maximus PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Declan Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Robinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Black is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Black is pressed up against the cage. Robinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Black down to the mat. Black avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been hearing reports that Robinson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Declan Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black shoots in and bounces Robinson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Black
Black is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Robinson trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
Robinson looking to control.
Black pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Robinson tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Robinson is controlling Black's trapped leg to prevent Black from advancing to side control.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson has his hands on Black's head, controlling the position.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Robinson pulls Black in to control the position.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
My spies in Marquis Training Center inform me that Black has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Robinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Robinson, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (2) Black
Black keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Robinson is pushing down on Black's leg trying to pass to half guard. Black is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Black is looking to control Robinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?
Robinson prevents Black from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black gets back to full guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Robinson passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Robinson is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Robinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Black looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Black looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Black! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Robinson (2) vs (6) Black
Black tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Black has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Black wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Robinson prevents Black from moving into mount.
Robinson tries to improve position but can't.
Black tries for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson is looking for a sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Black tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Black tries to advance to mount but can't.
Robinson tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position.
Robinson is not content to let Black control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson prevents Black from moving into mount.
Black looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
Robinson manages to get back to half guard.
Black wants to take a breather but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson controlling the position well.
Robinson won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black is trying to control. Robinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Black is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Robinson trying to control but Black postures up.
Black wants to pass to mount but Robinson is defending the position.
Robinson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Robinson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Robinson controlling the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Black passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Black is thwarting Robinson's attempts to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but Robinson defending well.
Black is trying to work for a kimura but Robinson is defending well.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is doing well to control the position and prevent Black from advancing to side control.
Robinson is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robinson is trying to maintain the position but Black is very close to passing his half guard.
Black is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Robinson manages to get to full guard.
Black won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Robinson looking to control.
Black wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Black passes into half guard.
Black is working for a kimura but Robinson is defending it quite comfortably.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Robinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Robinson trying to control but Black postures up.
Robinson wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson is pressing down on Black's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Robinson.
Black wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Black passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (2) vs (9) Black
Black is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Robinson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Black trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robinson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black wins on points by 9 to 2.
After winning the bout, Excalam Black thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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