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HC GRAP 16 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rambo darts in and clinches Rules up against the cage.
Rules drags the fight down to the ground.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Rules keeps moving.
Rules has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rambo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rambo passes into half guard.
Rules keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rules looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rules looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rules is not content to let Rambo control the position.
Rules controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rambo prevents Rules from improving his position.
Rambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rules is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rules regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rules looking for a guillotine here but Rambo defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rambo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
Rambo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Rules looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rules has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.
Rules manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rambo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (0) vs (2) Rules
Rules trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rules postures up.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rules got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rambo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rules has managed to get both his arms back between Rambo's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rules's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rules postures up.
Rambo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rambo working for a triangle but Rules defends it easily.
Rambo is trying to keep Rules in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rules pushing down on Rambo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well.
Rules is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.
Rules is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rambo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rules.
Rules looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rambo trying to control but Rules postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rules trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rambo trying to keep a closed guard but Rules is proving a slippery customer.
Rules advances to half guard.
Rules seems to be looking for submissions.
Rambo is trying to maintain the position but Rules is very close to passing his half guard.
Rules is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rambo is looking to improve his position.
Rambo is staying active underneath Rules, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rules is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rules is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rules is looking to take a break and control but Rambo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rules is looking to advance position but Rambo won't allow it.
Rambo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rules trying to control but Rambo is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rules passes Rambo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rambo gets full guard.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Rules tries to pass.
Rules wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Rules passes Rambo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rambo wants to get back to full guard.
Rules wants to free his trapped foot but Rambo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rules seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.
Rules wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working.
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
Rules is looking for a kimura here.
Rules trying to mount his opponent but Rambo defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rules is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rules passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (0) vs (5) Rules
Rules tries for a kimura but Rambo is defending well.
Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rambo, who protects the arm well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rules swings around for an armbar but Rambo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rules's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (5) Rules
Rambo stands and throws Rules's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (5) vs (5) Rules
Rules looking for a sweep but Rambo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rambo (7) vs (5) Rules
Rules slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rules trying to control from the bottom.
Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rambo pulls his head out easily.
Rules wants to get back to full guard.
Rules trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (10) vs (5) Rules
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rambo looking to secure an arm triangle but Rules defends it well.
Rambo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rules can't escape the position.
Rules tries to hold on but Rambo postures up.
Rules is working to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rules sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rules is pressing down on Rambo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rules wants to sweep here but Rambo controlling him for the moment.
Rules keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Rules trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Rules is keeping the position.
Rules is trying to keep Rambo in close.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rambo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rules is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rules has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rambo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rules has tightened it up now! Rambo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ceasar Rules! |
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