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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TJ Guillard (ranked 6965 p4p, 537 weight class) and Egon Graumuller (ranked 2399 p4p, 269 weight class). Guillard comes to the cage accompanied by Duran Duran-White Lines. This should be a great matchup!
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185 cm
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196 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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190 cm
28
192 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TJ Guillard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Egon Graumuller! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Guillard ducks under a wild hook from Graumuller. Guillard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Graumuller fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Guillard to the ground. Graumuller is now in Guillard's guard. Guillard looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Graumuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Guillard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Guillard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graumuller is aware though and is defending well. Guillard is looking for a triangle but Graumuller pushes his legs off easily.
Guillard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Graumuller defends it easily. Guillard 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Guillard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graumuller defends well. Graumuller looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Graumuller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Graumuller trying to control the position but Guillard is working away. Guillard tries to improve position but can't. Guillard manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Graumuller trying to control here.
Graumuller is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Guillard is staying active. Guillard trying to control the action but Graumuller is working from the bottom. Guillard thows a huge punch but Graumuller dodges it nicely.
Graumuller is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Graumuller regains full guard. Nicely done. Graumuller trying to keep a closed guard but Guillard is proving a slippery customer.
Graumuller seems keen to control Guillard's posture. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Graumuller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guillard is one step ahead there. Graumuller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Graumuller looking for a sweep. Not yet Graumuller, not yet. Graumuller seems keen to control Guillard's posture. Guillard won't allow Graumuller to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Graumuller working a defensive guard here.
Guillard throwing strikes from guard but Graumuller blocks nicely. Guillard preventing the sweep. Guillard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graumuller works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Guillard postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Guillard's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Graumuller trying to keep a closed guard but Guillard is proving a slippery customer.
Guillard is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. Guillard trying to control but Graumuller is working from the bottom. Graumuller pulls Guillard in to control the position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Guillard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Guillard lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Graumuller wants to sweep here but Guillard controlling him for the moment. Guillard tries to free his leg and advance position but Graumuller is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Guillard pushing down on Graumuller's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Graumuller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graumuller. Guillard looking to pass the guard. Graumuller looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Guillard has picked Graumuller up and slammed him! Graumuller can't keep hold of the triangle and Guillard manages to pass to side control! Guillard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Graumuller has escaped the position, nice work there. Graumuller gets back to half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Guillard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Graumuller's head. Graumuller wants to control but Guillard is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Guillard dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Graumuller misses with a double jab.
Graumuller feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Guillard manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Graumuller throws an overhand right that lands on Guillard's shoulder, as Guillard tries to avoid the shot. Guillard lands a nice hook to Graumuller's body. Graumuller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Guillard pushes Graumuller up against the cage in a clinch. Guillard tries to pull guard but Graumuller won't allow it.
Graumuller misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Guillard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Graumuller smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Guillard. Guillard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Guillard avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Graumuller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guillard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Graumuller sprawls and moves away. Guillard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graumuller can do to turn this around? Graumuller misses with a hook. Graumuller dodges the punch combination from Guillard.
Guillard doesn't manage to clinch there - Graumuller circles away.
Graumuller lunges at Guillard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Guillard's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Graumuller darts in and clinches Guillard up against the cage. Guillard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Graumuller is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Guillard to the mat. Guillard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Guillard keeping moving, preventing Graumuller from controlling successfully. Guillard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graumuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Guillard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Guillard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Graumuller sitting in guard here, content to control. Guillard working for a triangle but Graumuller defends it easily.
Graumuller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Guillard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Graumuller, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Graumuller keeping moving, preventing Guillard from controlling successfully. Guillard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. TJ Guillard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Graumuller lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Guillard is looking for a triangle but Graumuller pushes his legs off easily.
Graumuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Graumuller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guillard is on top in guard.
Graumuller is trying to keep Guillard in close.
Graumuller controlling Guillard's posture. Graumuller wants to sweep here but Guillard controlling him for the moment. Graumuller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Graumuller managing to control the position. Graumuller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Guillard is in close to Graumuller's body, working some short punches and elbows. Guillard tries to free his leg and advance position but Graumuller is retaining full guard. Graumuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Guillard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Graumuller is keeping the position for now. Guillard scoring with punches to the head and body. Graumuller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guillard is one step ahead there. Graumuller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Guillard trying to control the position from guard on top but Graumuller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Graumuller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that TJ Guillard will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Guillard clinches with his opponent.
Guillard jumps guard but Graumuller stands there with Guillard around his waist. Guillard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Graumuller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Graumuller manages to end up in side control. Guillard tries to buck Graumuller off but Graumuller is having none of it. Guillard regains half guard there - taking advantage of Graumuller's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Graumuller is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Graumuller is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Graumuller trying to control but Guillard is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Guillard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guillard is working hard here to advance position. Guillard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Graumuller throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Guillard escapes and throws Graumuller's legs to the side, diving into side control! Guillard trying to control the action but Graumuller is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Graumuller keeping his opponent close. Graumuller is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Graumuller is not content to let Guillard control the position. Graumuller taking punishment in the form of punches.
Egon Graumuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Graumuller sneaks back into half guard. Graumuller regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Graumuller tries to land a sweep but no joy. Guillard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Graumuller's head. Guillard stopping the sweep attempt from Graumuller. Graumuller trying to control the position.
Guillard stands and throws Graumuller's legs to the side, diving into side control. Graumuller wants to control but Guillard postures up. Graumuller is looking for a sweep. Guillard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Guillard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Graumuller tries to bench press Guillard off him but Guillard keeps the position. Guillard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. You can see the frustration on Graumuller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Graumuller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Graumuller is controlling Guillard's trapped leg to prevent Guillard from advancing to side control. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guillard lands a nice short elbow. Guillard takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Guillard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Guillard prevents Graumuller from getting the reversal. Guillard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Guillard working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Graumuller is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Guillard postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Graumuller bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Guillard and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Guillard! TJ Guillard made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the best of all time, just ask your wife. I laid my pipe in her balls fucking deep...'.
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