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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Holden Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Izzy Fishet!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Fishet
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.
Fishet looking to control.
Our spies down at at Simply The Best inform us that Fishet has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fishet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fishet 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.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fishet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fishet working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Fishet tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Fishet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Fishet tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie stalling.
Gracie prevents Fishet from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fishet moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Fishet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Fishet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fishet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Fishet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fishet controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fishet is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Fishet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Fishet wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fishet is looking to improve his position.
Fishet is holding on to half guard well.
Fishet wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Fishet
Fishet being controlled for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fishet is looking for a sweep.
Gracie taking a breather here.
Fishet is looking to reverse the position.
Fishet keeps trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Fishet is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie working away.
Fishet is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fishet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fishet gets back to full guard.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fishet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Fishet can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fishet tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fishet trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Fishet is defending the position.
Fishet tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fishet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fishet.
Fishet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fishet is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Fishet
Fishet trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has control of Fishet's left arm, preventing Fishet from doing any damage.
Fishet wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Fishet trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls Fishet in to control the position.
Fishet drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (2) Fishet
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (2) Fishet
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fishet is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fishet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie trying to control the pace.
Fishet is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fishet trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is thwarting Fishet's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Izzy Fishet was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so sad!!'. |
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