Grappling X

i've been on a tear lately, so i decided to compete again this weekend.

we had a number of competitors from the gym go out, and we all did very well.

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match 1- vs. sergio from undisputed

the match begins with me jumping guard or trying to pull x-guard, i don't recall. either way, i sweep with x-guard and get on top. i work to pass as he works to get me in some rubber guard triangle stuff. i eventually pass, i believe, and he recovers. i take his back a few minutes in and finish with the rnc.

match 2- vs. someone i don't remember

i begin again by jumping guard or pulling butterfly guard, and he works to pass. i recover, get to closed guard, and start attacking. i attack an armlock and he tries to pass again. i try to sweep and eventually catch him in a triangle.

match 3. (finals)- vs. some guy with gi pants

i jump guard again and break the guy's posture down. i get the 2 on 1 and almost take his back, and he spins around a few times before i land in mount and stabilize. he gets back to half guard, and i pass. i'm up 9 now. he sweeps me from half guard at one point, but i recover guard. only a minute or so left, and i just rubber guard him until the bell. GOLD.

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overall, i did pretty well. didn't try and takedowns due to my foot being hurt, but i didn't feel very threatened during the tournament. gotta sharpen a few aspects of my game and continue to get better. the closed guard was my bread and butter today.