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TWGC 28 (205lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Robson Gracie (ranked 2933 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jerome (ranked 6270 p4p, 0 weight class). Robson Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jack Jerome!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jerome circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jerome scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Jerome
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerome controlling the action here.
Gracie is pressing down on Jerome's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jerome looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie is trying to keep Jerome in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerome seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Jerome has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Jerome defends easily.
Jerome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gracie has his foot on Jerome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jerome works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome passes into half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Jerome is controlling well.
Jerome is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Jerome seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Jerome passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Jerome
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Jerome isn't that keen on the idea.
Jerome looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jerome jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jerome happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerome working away.
Jerome looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jerome easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (7) Jerome
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jerome jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gracie manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Jerome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jerome staying calm.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie prevents Jerome from improving position.
Gracie is letting Jerome control him for a moment.
Jerome trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jerome tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
Gracie is trying to escape the position but Jerome is controlling the position.
Jerome has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (0) vs (9) Jerome
Jerome tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jerome goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gracie turns into him and now he's in Jerome's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (9) Jerome
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Jerome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (11) Jerome
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jerome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jerome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jerome not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jerome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jerome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jerome 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jerome.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jerome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Jerome postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Jerome drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jerome has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (11) Jerome
Jerome is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie trying to control but Jerome is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jerome has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jerome keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Jerome is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jerome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jerome is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Jerome is retaining full guard.
Jerome is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Jerome wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Jerome has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Jerome is keeping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jerome pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jerome keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome wins on points by 11 to 4. |
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