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EMP Grappling 9 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Brown (ranked 3480 p4p, 367 weight class) and Rollo Gracie (ranked 673 p4p, 84 weight class). Gracie has chosen Jiu Jitsu: Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Daniel Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Rollo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie has Brown pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gracie pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brown tumbling to the mat - Gracie dives into Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Arcalimon Top Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Gracie wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown is holding on to half guard well.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brown! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Brown doesn't allow it.
Brown regains half guard.
Gracie wants to advance to full mount but Brown doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (8) Gracie
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gracie takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (11) Gracie
Brown tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Brown is controlling his hands well.
Brown trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
Brown looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brown doesn't escape.
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gracie looking for the choke from the back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
Brown trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
Gracie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brown doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie looking to break Brown's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brown remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gracie will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gracie keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Brown is controlling his hands well.
Brown tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Brown defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Brown looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Gracie avoiding Brown 's attempts to control his hands.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (11) Gracie
Brown preventing the sweep.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 11 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Rollo Gracie started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Daniel Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'XxX'. |
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