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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alex Silva and Byron Tipton. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Byron Tipton!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tipton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tipton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Silva (0) vs (4) Tipton
Tipton trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Tipton controlling the position from side mount.
Tipton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
Silva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tipton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tipton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tipton off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (4) vs (4) Tipton
Tipton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Silva gets his way!
Silva trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tipton breaks Silva's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (4) vs (6) Tipton
Silva keeping full guard, as Tipton tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tipton working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Tipton pushes his legs off easily.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Tipton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Tipton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Tipton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tipton trying to control from Silva's half guard. Silva has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tipton trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tipton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tipton forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tipton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (4) vs (9) Tipton
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Tipton has a good base and remains in mount.
Tipton forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Silva (4) vs (12) Tipton
Tipton struggling to keep hold of the position.
Silva fending off the submission attempt from Tipton.
Tipton is looking for a choke. Silva gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Silva manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (6) vs (12) Tipton
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Silva is pushing down on Tipton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tipton is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tipton won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tipton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Silva.
Tipton wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tipton wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Silva wants to control but Tipton is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silva 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.
Tipton gets back to full guard.
Silva is looking to advance position but Tipton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva (6) vs (16) Tipton
Tipton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Silva has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (6) vs (19) Tipton
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tipton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Silva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tipton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tipton controlling his opponent.
Tipton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Tipton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to control Tipton's body but Tipton pushes him off. Silva squirms to his side and now Tipton has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Silva (6) vs (22) Tipton
Silva is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Silva tries to break free.
I would not like to be Silva right now.
Tipton has got one arm under Silva's chin. This could be trouble... Silva trying to control the other hand but Tipton gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Silva has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Byron Tipton!
Byron Tipton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tobias Pancake and Lincoln Hawk. Hawk is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Winner Takes It All. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Lincoln Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hawk moves into the clinch.
Pancake is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hawk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pancake to the mat. Pancake regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Hawk
Hawk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pancake keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
Pancake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hawk preventing the sweep.
Hawk is fighting to break Pancake's control of his arms but Pancake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Hawk from controlling successfully.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake seems keen to control Hawk's posture.
Hawk looking to pass the guard.
Hawk wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake pulls Hawk in close to his closed guard and prevents Hawk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pancake is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (2) Hawk
Pancake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hawk managing to control the position.
Pancake stays in close to Hawk's body and controls the position.
Pancake postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawk wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Pancake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Pancake tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Hawk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pancake postures up.
Hawk 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.
Pancake controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pancake trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pancake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
Hawk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pancake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hawk's guard.
Hawk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pancake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is trying to get back to full guard.
Pancake content to control rather than advance.
Pancake trying to pass the guard but Hawk defending well.
Pancake wants to control but Hawk is keeping him busy.
Pancake moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (2) Hawk
Hawk holding on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is looking to regain half guard here but Pancake keeps moving and retains side control.
Hawk is letting Pancake control him for a moment.
Pancake works to advance to full mount. Hawk defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (7) vs (2) Hawk
Hawk tries to hold on but Pancake postures up.
Hawk is trying desperately to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pancake content just to control the position here.
Hawk holds on for dear life.
Hawk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hawk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pancake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pancake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hawk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hawk wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
Pancake seems to be looking for submissions.
Hawk is trying to control but can't.
Pancake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pancake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hawk is just riding it out for now. Pancake eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk keeping control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hawk keeps working.
Pancake prevents Hawk from improving his position.
Pancake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawk trying to control but Pancake postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.
Pancake is thwarting Hawk's attempts to control the position.
Pancake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pancake is pressing down on Hawk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hawk is holding on for now.
Hawk is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hawk is trying to control but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hawk tries to roll over but Pancake keeps him under control.
Pancake takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hawk gets back to full guard.
Hawk working a defensive guard here.
Pancake wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawk is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (4) Hawk
Pancake keeping full guard, as Hawk tries to pass.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake pulls Hawk in close to prevent any damage.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake is looking for a triangle but Hawk pushes his legs off easily.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hawk looking to improve position, pressing down on Pancake's thigh with his hand. Pancake seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hawk paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hawk's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Pancake picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobias Pancake!
In defeat, Lincoln Hawk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stellllla!'. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Steel Penn and Daniello Pablo. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Daniello Pablo enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Daniello Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pablo rushes Steel Penn and presses him up against the cage.
Steel Penn is looking for a takedown.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pablo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pablo has picked Steel Penn up - he's going for a ride! Pablo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Pablo
Pablo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steel Penn defends it well.
Steel Penn is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn is looking to control Pablo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel Penn avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Pablo is working for a submission of some sort.
Steel Penn is in trouble now - Pablo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (5) Pablo
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo fails to move to back control.
Steel Penn tries to lock up and control but Pablo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pablo working for a guillotine from mount but Steel Penn is in no mood to give up.
Pablo working for a guillotine from mount but Steel Penn is in no mood to give up.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Penn prevents Pablo from taking his back.
Pablo trying to control but Steel Penn is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is looking to improve his position but Pablo isn't that keen on the idea.
Pablo wants to finish this one by submission but Steel Penn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pablo.
Pablo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Steel Penn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Steel Penn shrugs it off.
Pablo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Steel Penn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Steel Penn! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (5) Pablo
Pablo working a defensive guard here.
Pablo 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Pablo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pablo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pablo can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pablo won't allow Steel Penn to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo actively working from the bottom here.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pablo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steel Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Pablo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pablo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pablo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pablo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pablo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pablo is pulling down on Steel Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel Penn, at least for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pablo has his foot on Steel Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Pablo working a defensive guard here.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Pablo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pablo looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Pablo is keeping the position.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Pablo is trying to control the position but Steel Penn postures up.
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Pablo keeps moving.
Pablo working for a triangle but Steel Penn defends it easily.
Pablo trying to control the position.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pablo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pablo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Penn content to stall in guard here.
Pablo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.
Pablo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pablo working for a triangle but Steel Penn defends it easily.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Pablo pulls Steel Penn in close to prevent any damage.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn pushes down on Pablo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pablo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pablo.
Steel Penn trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Pablo working for a triangle but Steel Penn defends it easily.
Pablo 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.
Pablo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Steel Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Pablo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pablo wants to sweep here but Steel Penn controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn trying to control but Pablo is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pablo can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pablo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pablo is trying to control but can't.
Pablo tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Pablo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Penn is working away from the top position though.
Pablo tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Pablo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying to control the action in half guard but Pablo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pablo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pablo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.
Steel Penn prevents Pablo from improving his position.
Steel Penn stalling away here and it's allowed Pablo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pablo has his feet on Steel Penn's thighs here. He's pushed Steel Penn off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Steel Penn screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Daniello Pablo!
Daniello Pablo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Julian Gniewek and Pozar Pozar. Pozar has chosen z Buta Wjeżdzam as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Julian Gniewek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pozar has closed the distance and engaged Gniewek in a clinch.
Gniewek tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pozar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gniewek is trying to pull guard but Pozar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gniewek pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pozar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gniewek seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gniewek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pozar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gniewek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pozar stopping the sweep attempt from Gniewek.
Pozar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pozar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gniewek trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pozar stopping the sweep attempt from Gniewek.
Pozar content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gniewek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pozar has managed to get both his arms back between Gniewek's legs - danger averted.
Pozar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gniewek (0) vs (3) Pozar
You can see the frustration on Gniewek's face as Pozar controls the position.
Let's hope that Pozar 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.
Gniewek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gniewek tries to bench press Pozar off him but Pozar keeps the position.
Pozar taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pozar tries to move to mount but Gniewek blocks the move with his legs.
Pozar working away.
You can see the frustration on Gniewek's face as Pozar controls the position.
Gniewek is trying to improve his position.
Pozar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gniewek can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pozar takes a little break here. Gniewek wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Pozar working away.
The referee asks Pozar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pozar prefers to stall for the moment though.
My spies in Barbell Brigade - $1000 inform me that Pozar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gniewek is trying to control Pozar's posture but Pozar avoids it.
Pozar takes a little break here. Gniewek wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gniewek is trying to control Pozar's posture but Pozar avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek tries to improve position but can't.
Gniewek seems a little lost for a moment, as Pozar dominates the positioning.
Gniewek is looking to regain half guard here but Pozar keeps moving and retains side control.
Pozar is staying tight to Gniewek's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pozar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gniewek's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek tries to improve position but can't.
Gniewek is working hard here to advance position.
Pozar takes a little break here. Gniewek wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pozar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pozar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pozar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gniewek is looking to regain half guard here but Pozar keeps moving and retains side control.
Gniewek stops Pozar from passing to mount.
Gniewek is looking for a sweep.
Pozar staying calm.
Gniewek can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pozar takes a little break here. Gniewek wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gniewek is trying to control Pozar's posture but Pozar avoids it.
Gniewek is letting Pozar control him for a moment.
Gniewek is trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pozar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gniewek's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gniewek struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Gniewek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pozar controlling the position.
Gniewek wants to control but Pozar postures up.
Gniewek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pozar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gniewek wants to control but Pozar postures up.
Gniewek tries to control but Pozar manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gniewek (0) vs (6) Pozar
Gniewek is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pozar controlling from the back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gniewek tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pozar not allowing Gniewek to control his hands.
Pozar controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pozar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gniewek breaks Pozar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gniewek (2) vs (6) Pozar
Pozar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gniewek wants to control from the top but Pozar keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pozar wins on points by 6 to 2.
Pozar Pozar took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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