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CFC CG Tokyo 13 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Big Dog Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 30 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Anderson Gracie darts in and clinches Big Dog Gracie up against the cage.
Anderson Gracie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Big Dog Gracie can't fight it off and eventually Anderson Gracie manages to take the fight to the floor. Big Dog Gracie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Big Dog Gracie (0) vs (2) Anderson Gracie
Big Dog Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anderson Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Big Dog Gracie pulls Anderson Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Dog Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Big Dog Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson Gracie is one step ahead there.
Anderson Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Big Dog Gracie is retaining full guard.
Anderson Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Big Dog Gracie has his hands on Anderson Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Big Dog Gracie looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Dog Gracie working for a triangle but Anderson Gracie defends it easily.
Big Dog Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Big Dog Gracie, not yet.
Anderson Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Anderson Gracie is looking to pass into half guard but Big Dog Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Big Dog Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Big Dog Gracie (2) vs (2) Anderson Gracie
Big Dog Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Anderson Gracie has his hands on Big Dog Gracie's head, controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Big Dog Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Anderson Gracie is trying to control the position but Big Dog Gracie postures up.
Big Dog Gracie pushing down on Anderson Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Anderson Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Big Dog Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Big Dog Gracie is trying to control. Anderson Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Big Dog Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Big Dog Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Big Dog Gracie prevents Anderson Gracie from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Big Dog Gracie trying to control the pace.
Anderson Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Big Dog Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Big Dog Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Anderson Gracie defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Big Dog Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Big Dog Gracie trying to control the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Gracie is looking for a sweep. Big Dog Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson Gracie trying to hold on to Big Dog Gracie's head to control him but Big Dog Gracie postures up.
Anderson Gracie is controlling Big Dog Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Well, if Big Dog Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anderson Gracie trying to control but Big Dog Gracie postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Gracie tries to get to full guard but Big Dog Gracie has control of the leg.
Big Dog Gracie is looking to pass Anderson Gracie's guard but actually Anderson Gracie recovers to full guard.
Big Dog Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Big Dog Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Big Dog Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Big Dog Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Anderson Gracie working a defensive guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Gracie wants to sweep here but Big Dog Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Big Dog Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson Gracie is retaining full guard.
Big Dog Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson Gracie.
Big Dog Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anderson Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big Dog Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Big Dog Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Big Dog Gracie trying to control but Anderson Gracie is working from the bottom.
Anderson Gracie is trying to control the position but Big Dog Gracie postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big Dog Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson Gracie is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Big Dog Gracie gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Big Dog Gracie takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Big Dog Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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