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CWC 271 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Raul Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Raul Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Ruben Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Raul Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruben Gracie looking for a takedown.
Ruben Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Raul Gracie to the mat.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruben Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raul Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruben Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raul Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Ruben Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Raul Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Raul Gracie is looking to pass Ruben Gracie's guard but actually Ruben Gracie recovers to full guard.
Ruben Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruben Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raul Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruben Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raul Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Raul Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ruben Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ruben Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (0) vs (2) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruben Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raul Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruben Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Raul Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position here.
Raul Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ruben Gracie defends well.
Raul Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ruben Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruben Gracie postures up.
Raul Gracie keeping full guard, as Ruben Gracie tries to pass.
Raul Gracie working a defensive guard but Ruben Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Raul Gracie (0) vs (5) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie is trying to control Ruben Gracie's posture but Ruben Gracie avoids it.
Raul Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raul Gracie prevents Ruben Gracie from moving into mount.
Raul Gracie is trying to control Ruben Gracie's posture but Ruben Gracie avoids it.
Ruben Gracie wants to control for a moment but Raul Gracie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Raul Gracie gets back to full guard.
Raul Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruben Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Raul Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raul Gracie controlling the position.
Ruben Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Raul Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raul Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Ruben Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Ruben Gracie trying to control but Raul Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Raul 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.
Raul Gracie is trying to keep Ruben Gracie in close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ruben Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Raul Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ruben Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (2) vs (5) Ruben Gracie
Raul Gracie wants to control from the top but Ruben Gracie keeps moving.
Raul Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Ruben Gracie is retaining full guard.
Ruben Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruben Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Raul Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Raul Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Raul Gracie is looking to advance position but Ruben Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Raul Gracie (2) vs (9) Ruben Gracie
Ruben Gracie avoids the attempt from Raul Gracie to control.
Ruben Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Raul Gracie is in no mood to give up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ruben Gracie looking to control but Raul Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Raul Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Raul Gracie (2) vs (12) Ruben Gracie
Ruben Gracie working for a choke but Raul Gracie is defending well.
Ruben Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Raul Gracie manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (4) vs (12) Ruben Gracie
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Raul Gracie trying to control but Ruben Gracie is working from the bottom.
Ruben Gracie 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.
Ruben Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Raul Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ruben Gracie is keeping the position.
Ruben Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruben Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Raul Gracie passes Ruben Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruben Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Raul Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Ruben Gracie defends it.
Raul Gracie trying to control from Ruben Gracie's half guard. Ruben Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Raul Gracie advances to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ruben Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Raul Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ruben Gracie is keeping the position.
Raul Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Raul Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ruben Gracie is keeping the position.
Raul Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Raul Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruben Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raul Gracie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ruben Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Raul Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raul Gracie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ruben Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruben Gracie keeping moving, preventing Raul Gracie from controlling successfully.
Raul Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Ruben Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raul Gracie (4) vs (14) Ruben Gracie
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ruben Gracie postures up.
Ruben Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruben Gracie wants to control from the top but Raul Gracie keeps moving.
Ruben Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raul Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Ruben Gracie wants to control from the top but Raul Gracie keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Raul Gracie 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.
Ruben Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Raul Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ruben Gracie from controlling successfully.
Ruben Gracie 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raul Gracie trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Gracie wins on points by 14 to 4.
Our winner, Ruben Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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