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SSG 215 Banner vs Doe PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 27 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (0) Gracie
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.
Vrjalya is looking to advance position but Gracie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie looking to control but Vrjalya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Vrjalya doesn't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrjalya wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie prevents Vrjalya from getting the reversal.
Gracie trying to control but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Gracie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vrjalya is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie tries to control but Vrjalya wriggling away.
Vrjalya is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Vrjalya is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vrjalya tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Vrjalya is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya is working hard here to advance position.
Vrjalya tries to improve his position but Gracie has taken his back! Gracie has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Vrjalya tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gracie pushes Vrjalya away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Dog Gracie!
Big Dog Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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