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TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Loureiro (ranked 2871 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cajun Puto (ranked 21874 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rafael Loureiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Loureiro wants to clinch up but Puto keeps it at a distance.
Puto swats away the attempt to clinch by Loureiro.
Puto shoots in for a takedown but Loureiro shows good takedown defense.
Loureiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Puto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loureiro feinted with a counter takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Puto. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Loureiro (0) vs (4) Puto
Loureiro is looking for a sweep.
Puto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Loureiro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Loureiro (0) vs (6) Puto
Loureiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puto content just to control the position here.
Puto moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Loureiro (0) vs (9) Puto
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puto trying to control.
Puto doesn't have the hooks in and Loureiro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (2) vs (9) Puto
Puto has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Puto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puto pulls Loureiro in close to prevent any damage.
Puto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (2) vs (11) Puto
Loureiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loureiro is trying to control the position but Puto postures up.
Puto has gone for a leg lock! Loureiro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Puto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (4) vs (11) Puto
Puto wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Puto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Loureiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (4) vs (13) Puto
Puto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loureiro trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (6) vs (13) Puto
Loureiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto trying to keep a closed guard but Loureiro is proving a slippery customer.
Loureiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puto is trying to maintain the position but Loureiro is very close to passing his half guard.
Puto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro wants to work for an arm triangle but Puto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loureiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Puto sees it coming and defends easily.
Puto has his hands clasped together around Loureiro's back. He's all about the action.
Puto is trying to get back to full guard.
Loureiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Puto defends it well.
Loureiro is looking for a kimura here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Puto is in trouble now - Loureiro has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (9) vs (13) Puto
Loureiro prevents Puto from getting the reversal.
Loureiro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Puto has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Puto! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loureiro (9) vs (15) Puto
Puto advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Loureiro (9) vs (18) Puto
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Puto passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Loureiro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Loureiro (9) vs (20) Puto
Puto content just to control the position here.
Puto wants to control the pace but Loureiro is squirming around nicely.
Loureiro prevents Puto from taking his back.
Puto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Loureiro is looking to escape.
Loureiro is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Loureiro has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Loureiro (9) vs (23) Puto
Puto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Loureiro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Loureiro tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Puto has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Loureiro is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cajun Puto!
A relieved looking Cajun Puto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dido Vicini (ranked 1796 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Tapaus (ranked 2954 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicini's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mother. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Keijo Tapaus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tapaus rushes Vicini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vicini has hold of one of Tapaus's legs. Tapaus is fighting the takedown attempt but Vicini gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Tapaus
Tapaus trying to control the position.
Vicini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tapaus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tapaus keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully.
Tapaus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vicini has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (5) vs (0) Tapaus
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (8) vs (0) Tapaus
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicini looking for the choke from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vicini controlling the positon.
Vicini working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tapaus fending off the submission attempt from Vicini.
I really don't envy Tapaus right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus showing good submission defense here.
Vicini is hanging on to Tapaus's back as he tries to escape.
Vicini tries to get the hooks in deep but Tapaus pushed the leg off.
Tapaus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus is in bad spot here.
Vicini is looking to control Tapaus but Tapaus is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tapaus staying busy and making it hard for Vicini to control.
Tapaus showing good submission defense here.
Vicini is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tapaus defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus wants to escape the position.
Vicini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Will Vicini go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tapaus turns into Vicini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (8) vs (2) Tapaus
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Tapaus is stalling in the full guard.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tapaus trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
Tapaus won't allow Vicini to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus wants to pass the guard but Vicini is keeping the position.
Tapaus trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Tapaus stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
Tapaus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vicini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tapaus has managed to get both his arms back between Vicini's legs - danger averted.
Tapaus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (5) Tapaus
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Tapaus tries for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Tapaus tries for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Vicini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapaus wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus is looking for a kimura here.
Vicini tries to roll over but Tapaus keeps him under control.
Tapaus is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Tapaus controlling him for the moment.
Vicini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tapaus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tapaus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
Vicini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tapaus has picked Vicini up and slammed him! Vicini can't keep hold of the triangle and Tapaus manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (8) Tapaus
Vicini can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus trying to control the position but Vicini is working away.
Vicini tries to buck Tapaus off but Tapaus is having none of it.
Tapaus trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Tapaus looking to control but instead Vicini has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Tapaus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tapaus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Tapaus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vicini wants to control but Tapaus passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (8) vs (11) Tapaus
Vicini tries to bench press Tapaus off him but Tapaus keeps the position.
Tapaus in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tapaus is trying to get an arm triangle but Vicini is defending well.
Tapaus wants to take a breather but Vicini manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tapaus.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus looking to pass the guard.
Tapaus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tapaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Tapaus controlling him for the moment.
Tapaus passes into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vicini is looking to control Tapaus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vicini avoid being mounted?
Tapaus trying to pass the guard but Vicini defending well.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Tapaus is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Vicini as he works his way to full guard.
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tapaus trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tapaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vicini is keeping the position for now.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Tapaus from controlling successfully.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Tapaus controlling him for the moment.
Tapaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tapaus looking to sit in guard and control but Vicini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (10) vs (11) Tapaus
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (13) vs (11) Tapaus
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Dido Vicini decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov (ranked 18859 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ren Naga-Wing (ranked 1915 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Ren Naga-Wing!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Naga-Wing darts in and clinches Makhov up against the cage.
Makhov gets control of Naga-Wing's arms and successfully pulls guard. Makhov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Makhov working for submissions but it's allowed Naga-Wing to get to half guard.
Makhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Makhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naga-Wing pulls his head out easily.
Makhov actively working from the bottom here.
Makhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naga-Wing pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naga-Wing looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makhov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Makhov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Naga-Wing escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Naga-Wing! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (3) Naga-Wing
Makhov is trying to improve his position.
Naga-Wing happy to just control the position for now.
Makhov is looking for a sweep.
Makhov is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makhov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Makhov tries to bench press Naga-Wing off him but Naga-Wing keeps the position.
Naga-Wing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhov keeps working.
Makhov is trying to get back to half guard.
Naga-Wing controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking for a sweep.
Naga-Wing trying to control the position but Makhov is working away.
Makhov tries to buck Naga-Wing off but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Naga-Wing is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Makhov tries to buck Naga-Wing off but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Makhov regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Naga-Wing has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (6) Naga-Wing
Makhov tries to reverse the position but Naga-Wing maintains control.
Naga-Wing looking to control but Makhov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Makhov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Makhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Makhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naga-Wing pulls his head out easily.
Makhov actively working from the bottom here.
Makhov is looking for a sweep. Naga-Wing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naga-Wing pulls his head out easily.
Naga-Wing trying to control the action but Makhov is working from the bottom.
Makhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naga-Wing pulls his head out easily.
Naga-Wing seems to be working for a kimura but Makhov defends the submission attempt.
Makhov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Naga-Wing escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Naga-Wing! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (9) Naga-Wing
Makhov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Naga-Wing pulls his head out easily.
Naga-Wing moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Makhov. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (0) vs (12) Naga-Wing
Makhov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naga-Wing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhov keeps working.
Makhov tries to buck Naga-Wing off but Naga-Wing is having none of it.
Makhov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (12) Naga-Wing
Makhov is pressing down on Naga-Wing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Naga-Wing is holding on for now.
Makhov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing keeping hold of Makhov's head, controlling as best he can.
Makhov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Makhov is keeping busy.
Makhov 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.
Makhov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makhov is working for a submission of some sort.
Naga-Wing has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makhov is working away from the top position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing is looking for a sweep. Makhov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naga-Wing is defending against the submission attempts here by Makhov.
Makhov looking for a submission but Naga-Wing manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Makhov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Naga-Wing dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (14) Naga-Wing
Makhov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naga-Wing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Naga-Wing looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makhov looking for subs off his back but Naga-Wing has passed one foot through into half guard.
Makhov wants to get back to full guard but Naga-Wing has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (2) vs (17) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makhov keeps working.
Makhov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (4) vs (17) Naga-Wing
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Makhov 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.
Naga-Wing keeping control of the position.
Naga-Wing is looking to control Makhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Naga-Wing avoid being mounted?
Makhov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Naga-Wing has managed to free his arm - good work.
Makhov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking for submissions but instead, Naga-Wing has regained full guard.
Naga-Wing bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makhov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (4) vs (19) Naga-Wing
Makhov keeping full guard, as Naga-Wing tries to pass.
Makhov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Naga-Wing escapes and throws Makhov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Makhov (4) vs (22) Naga-Wing
Naga-Wing trying to control the position but Makhov is working away.
Makhov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (6) vs (22) Naga-Wing
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Naga-Wing wants to improve his position but Makhov is controlling well.
Naga-Wing is defending against the submission attempts here by Makhov.
Makhov is trying to work for a kimura but Naga-Wing is defending well.
Naga-Wing is holding on to half guard well.
Makhov is looking for a kimura but Naga-Wing is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Makhov to get the leverage.
Makhov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Naga-Wing sees it coming and defends easily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Naga-Wing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Makhov.
Makhov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Makhov is breathing heavily.
Naga-Wing wants to control but Makhov is keeping busy.
Naga-Wing is defending against the submission attempts here by Makhov.
Naga-Wing controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Makhov is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naga-Wing wins on points by 22 to 6.
A victorious Ren Naga-Wing thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Denubis Majere (ranked 1809 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crock O Snake Under The Sea (ranked 3638 p4p, 0 weight class). Majere kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Man in Black. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Crock O Snake Under The Sea!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Majere gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Majere gets control of Under The Sea's arms and successfully pulls guard. Majere will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Under The Sea tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Under The Sea avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Under The Sea wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Under The Sea defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Under The Sea from controlling successfully.
Under The Sea slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere actively working from the bottom here.
Under The Sea is looking to stall here but Majere recovers full guard.
Under The Sea looking to pass the guard.
Majere had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Under The Sea defends it easily.
Majere working for a triangle but Under The Sea defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea wants to pass the guard but Majere is keeping the position.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Under The Sea from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Under The Sea drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Majere dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Under The Sea
Majere slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea is looking to improve his position.
Majere is looking for a kimura here.
Under The Sea moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Majere looking to pass the guard.
Under The Sea is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea working for a triangle but Majere defends it easily.
Our spies down at at Temple of Illumination inform us that Under The Sea has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Under The Sea is keeping the position for now.
Majere postures up.
Under The Sea looking for a sweep. Not yet Under The Sea, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Majere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Majere wants to control from the top but Under The Sea keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere drops back, looking for a kneebar! Under The Sea looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Under The Sea looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Under The Sea! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Majere (2) vs (4) Under The Sea
Under The Sea has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (2) vs (6) Under The Sea
Majere is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Majere has worked his arm free - good work by Majere!
Majere regains half guard.
Under The Sea wants to work for an arm triangle but Majere is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Under The Sea trying to mount his opponent but Majere defends it.
Majere is trying to get back to full guard.
Majere gets full guard.
Under The Sea passes Majere's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea moves into full mount! Majere won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (2) vs (9) Under The Sea
Under The Sea content just to control the position here.
Majere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Majere tries to lock up and control but Under The Sea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Under The Sea trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Under The Sea moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Majere has worked his arm free - good work by Majere!
Majere manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (9) Under The Sea
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Majere is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Under The Sea defends it well.
Majere seems to be looking for submissions.
Majere is looking for a kimura here.
Under The Sea makes his way to full guard, as Majere worked for a kimura.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Under The Sea bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Majere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (11) Under The Sea
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Under The Sea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Majere is tightening it up a little... Under The Sea has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Under The Sea reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Under The Sea taps out! Nice BJJ there by Majere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Denubis Majere!
After winning the bout, Denubis Majere thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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