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GFY 126 Jessi your a good dog 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 9 losses; Eliz Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Johnny Domino!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Domino shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Domino finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Domino
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Domino is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Domino to get the leverage.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Domino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Domino not doing much here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Domino is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Domino content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Domino pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domino prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Domino not doing much here.
Domino prevents Gracie from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Domino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Domino prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Domino tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Domino stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Domino is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Domino uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Domino
Domino is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Domino's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (8) Domino
Gracie tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Domino controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Domino 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.
Domino has managed to slip his arm under Gracie's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gracie is tapping out! Submission win for Domino.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Domino!
After the fight, Johnny Domino was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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