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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Freak Nasty Randy (ranked 6667 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lotay Wangchuck (ranked 1751 p4p, 205 weight class). Lotay Wangchuck acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Freak Nasty Randy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lotay Wangchuck!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Randy tries to sprawl but Wangchuck drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Randy (0) vs (2) Wangchuck
Randy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Randy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randy.
Wangchuck trying to control but Randy is working from the bottom.
Randy is looking for a triangle but Wangchuck pushes his legs off easily.
Randy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wangchuck has picked Randy up and slammed him! Randy can't keep hold of the triangle and Wangchuck manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Randy (0) vs (5) Wangchuck
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy wants to control but Wangchuck postures up.
Wangchuck looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Randy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy is looking for a sweep. Wangchuck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randy is working hard here to advance position.
Wangchuck wants to pass to mount but Randy is defending the position.
Randy tries to get to full guard but Wangchuck has control of the leg.
Wangchuck is pressing down on Randy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Randy is holding on for now.
Randy moves into full guard.
Wangchuck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wangchuck trying to control but Randy is working from the bottom.
Randy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randy (2) vs (5) Wangchuck
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck trying to control but Randy postures up.
Wangchuck is staying active underneath Randy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Randy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wangchuck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randy pulls his head out easily.
Wangchuck looking for submissions off his back.
Randy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Randy is thwarting Wangchuck's attempts to control the position.
Wangchuck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wangchuck seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Randy tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangchuck is retaining full guard.
Wangchuck working for a triangle but Randy defends it easily.
Wangchuck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Randy looking to sit in guard and control but Wangchuck gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randy (2) vs (7) Wangchuck
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wangchuck wants to pass the guard but Randy is keeping the position.
Wangchuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Randy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangchuck stopping the sweep attempt from Randy.
Randy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randy (4) vs (7) Wangchuck
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck is looking to control Randy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wangchuck avoid being mounted?
Randy wants to pass the guard but Wangchuck is defending well.
Randy moves into full mount! Wangchuck won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Randy (7) vs (7) Wangchuck
Randy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wangchuck has worked his arm free - good work by Wangchuck!
Randy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wangchuck rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Randy's guard! Nice work there by Wangchuck! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Randy (7) vs (9) Wangchuck
Wangchuck stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Randy controlling the position.
Randy keeping moving, preventing Wangchuck from controlling successfully.
Randy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wangchuck is defending well. Randy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wangchuck has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Randy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freak Nasty Randy!
A relieved looking Freak Nasty Randy 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 super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Booboo Olsen (ranked 5123 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Goose (ranked 4226 p4p, 365 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Booboo Olsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Kyle Goose !
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Olsen wants to clinch.
Olsen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Goose counters with a single leg into guard. Olsen didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Olsen (0) vs (2) Goose
Olsen is trying to control the position but Goose postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen wants to sweep here but Goose controlling him for the moment.
Olsen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goose puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen wants to improve his position but Goose is controlling well.
Olsen is trying to control but Goose manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Olsen (0) vs (5) Goose
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goose takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Goose 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.
Olsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Olsen (0) vs (8) Goose
Olsen is really stuck here.
Well, with Goose on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Olsen is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Olsen is working hard here to advance position.
Goose is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Goose .
Olsen trying to control the hands but Goose breaks the grip.
Goose controls the position.
Olsen trying to control the action but Goose just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goose is hanging on to Olsen's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olsen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Goose 's guard. Nice work there by Olsen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olsen (2) vs (8) Goose
Olsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goose keeping full guard, as Olsen tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goose seems keen to control Olsen's posture.
Olsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Olsen wants to control from the top but Goose keeps moving.
Goose pulls Olsen in close to prevent any damage.
Olsen looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Goose is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Olsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Olsen has gone for a leg lock! Goose slips out almost immediately though and dives into Olsen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Olsen (2) vs (10) Goose
Olsen looking for subs off his back but Goose has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Olsen wants to control the action here but instead Goose manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Olsen (2) vs (13) Goose
Olsen is trying to escape the mount.
Olsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Olsen is trying to reverse the position but instead Goose has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Olsen (2) vs (16) Goose
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Goose keeps control of the position as Olsen tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Olsen rolls, trying to escape but Goose keeps control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Olsen trying to control the hands but Goose breaks the grip.
Olsen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Goose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Olsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goose uses his free foot to push down on Olsen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Olsen. Score +3 for passing guard: Olsen (2) vs (19) Goose
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Olsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goose content just to control the position here.
Olsen tries to reverse the position but Goose maintains control.
Goose controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Olsen working to try and regain half guard.
Goose looking to control and managing it successfully.
Olsen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goose is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Olsen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goose looking to control and managing it successfully.
Goose takes Olsen's back. Score +3 for taking back: Olsen (2) vs (22) Goose
Goose just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Goose keeps control of the position as Olsen tries to break free.
Goose is riding his opponent, not letting Olsen buck him off.
Olsen is in bad spot here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goose avoiding Olsen 's attempts to control his hands.
Goose biding his time, controlling Olsen.
Olsen is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olsen trying to control the hands but Goose breaks the grip.
Goose biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goose wins on points by 22 to 2.
After winning the bout, Kyle Goose 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Baker (ranked 1931 p4p, 242 weight class) and Tim Duncan (ranked 1984 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Duncan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brian Baker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Duncan moves into the clinch.
Baker drags the fight down to the ground.
Duncan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Duncan forces his way into half guard.
Baker is looking for a sweep. Duncan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Duncan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baker is trying is best to control the position here.
Baker wants to control but Duncan is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker actively working from the bottom here.
Duncan wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baker controlling the position well.
Baker wants to improve his position but Duncan is controlling well.
Baker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Duncan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Duncan controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to hold on to Duncan's head to control him but Duncan postures up.
Baker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baker working a defensive guard here.
Baker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duncan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Duncan looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker controlling Duncan's posture.
Duncan wants to pass the guard but Baker is keeping the position.
Duncan 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.
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duncan defends it easily.
Duncan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baker is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baker's guard.
Duncan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (0) vs (3) Duncan
Baker regains half guard.
Baker trying to control from the bottom.
Duncan slows the pace down in half guard.
Baker is trying to maintain the position but Duncan is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Baker is controlling Duncan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker is holding on to half guard well.
Duncan is looking to advance position but Baker won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is thwarting Baker's attempts to control the position.
Duncan prevents Baker from improving his position.
Duncan is pressing down on Baker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baker is holding on for now.
Baker is refusing to be controlled, as Duncan sits in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Baker trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker is concentrating on defense, preventing Duncan from advancing position.
Baker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duncan wants to pass the guard but Baker is defending well.
Duncan wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Duncan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Baker controlling the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is pressing down on Baker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Baker is holding on for now.
Baker is looking to control Duncan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Baker avoid being mounted?
Duncan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (0) vs (6) Duncan
Baker can't escape the position.
Baker is working hard here to advance position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Duncan trying to control but Baker is having none of it.
Baker tries to hold on but Duncan pushes him away.
Duncan content just to control the position here.
Baker wants to control but Duncan is having none of it.
Baker is trying to escape the mount.
Duncan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Baker is working to get back to half guard.
Baker tries to hold on but Duncan pushes him away.
Baker reaches up to try and control the position but Duncan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Baker rolls and tries to escape and now Duncan has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Baker (0) vs (9) Duncan
What can Baker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is hanging on to Baker's back as he tries to escape.
Duncan is riding his opponent, not letting Baker buck him off.
Duncan is hanging on to Baker's back as he tries to escape.
Baker wants to control his opponent's hands but Duncan gets his hands free.
Good control from Duncan.
Baker trying to control but not successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Baker rolls, trying to escape but Duncan keeps control of the position.
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.
Well,Baker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Baker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Baker is really stuck here.
Baker trying to control but not successfully.
What can Baker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Duncan is trying to control but Baker is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Baker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (2) vs (9) Duncan
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Duncan keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duncan pulls Baker in close to prevent any damage.
Baker controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan wins on points by 9 to 2.
Tim Duncan made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Hey, James. I notice you came into this fight with a very low Energy level. You should try resting up and eating plenty of greens in the days leading up to a fight. It's the fundamentally sound thing to do. '. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Juan Marfaker (ranked 2196 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jardel Faria Preto (ranked 1174 p4p, 144 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Juan Marfaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jardel Faria Preto!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marfaker gets caught napping as Faria Preto dives in and scores a takedown. Marfaker manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marfaker (0) vs (2) Faria Preto
Marfaker wants to hit a switch here but Faria Preto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marfaker there! Score +3 for passing guard: Marfaker (0) vs (5) Faria Preto
Faria Preto wants to take Marfaker's back but he can't do it this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marfaker has given up his back. Will we see Faria Preto going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Marfaker (0) vs (8) Faria Preto
Faria Preto just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria Preto has the hooks in. Marfaker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria Preto not allowing Marfaker to control his hands.
I really don't envy Marfaker right now.
Faria Preto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Faria Preto looking for the RNC.
Marfaker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Faria Preto.
Marfaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Faria Preto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria Preto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Faria Preto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Marfaker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Faria Preto controlling well, preventing Marfaker from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marfaker trying to control the action but Faria Preto just sinks the hooks in.
Marfaker is trying to break free.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria Preto working for the choke.
Faria Preto looking to break Marfaker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Marfaker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Faria Preto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Marfaker tries to escape but Faria Preto has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Faria Preto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marfaker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marfaker regains half guard.
Faria Preto seems to be looking for submissions.
Marfaker is in trouble now - Faria Preto has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Marfaker (0) vs (11) Faria Preto
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria Preto trying to control but Marfaker is having none of it.
Faria Preto goes for an armbar but Marfaker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Marfaker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marfaker (2) vs (11) Faria Preto
Faria Preto wants to improve his position but instead Marfaker has moved into half guard.
Marfaker wants to free his trapped foot but Faria Preto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker controlling the action here.
Marfaker is pressing down on Faria Preto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Faria Preto is holding on for now.
Faria Preto wants to sweep but Marfaker has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marfaker (5) vs (11) Faria Preto
Marfaker works to advance to full mount. Faria Preto defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Marfaker (7) vs (11) Faria Preto
Faria Preto is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Faria Preto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Faria Preto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Faria Preto wants to get back to full guard but Marfaker has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Marfaker (10) vs (11) Faria Preto
Marfaker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Faria Preto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Faria Preto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Faria Preto wants to sweep but no luck.
Marfaker pushing down on Faria Preto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Faria Preto is trying to get back to full guard.
Faria Preto gets back to full guard.
Faria Preto throws his legs up looking for a submission but Marfaker uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marfaker (13) vs (11) Faria Preto
Faria Preto tries to bench press Marfaker off him but Marfaker keeps the position.
Faria Preto is trying to work for a sweep but Marfaker has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marfaker (15) vs (11) Faria Preto
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker prevents Faria Preto from getting the reversal.
Faria Preto is trying to reverse the position but instead Marfaker has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Marfaker (18) vs (11) Faria Preto
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Marfaker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Faria Preto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Marfaker wants to take Faria Preto's back here but Faria Preto is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Faria Preto reaches up to try and control the position but Marfaker seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Faria Preto rolls and tries to escape and now Marfaker has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Marfaker (21) vs (11) Faria Preto
Marfaker working for a choke but Faria Preto is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Faria Preto is really stuck here.
Marfaker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Marfaker keeps control of the position as Faria Preto tries to break free.
Marfaker trying to control.
Marfaker has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Faria Preto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Faria Preto rolls, trying to escape but Marfaker keeps control of the position.
Faria Preto breaks Marfaker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marfaker (21) vs (13) Faria Preto
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marfaker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marfaker (23) vs (13) Faria Preto
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Faria Preto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faria Preto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Faria Preto is looking for a triangle here but Marfaker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marfaker (26) vs (13) Faria Preto
Faria Preto prevents Marfaker from moving into mount.
Marfaker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Faria Preto, who protects the arm well.
Faria Preto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marfaker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker is working for a submission of some sort.
Faria Preto is pressing down on Marfaker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Faria Preto working for submissions but it's allowed Marfaker to get to half guard.
Faria Preto wants to control but Marfaker is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marfaker controlling the pace.
Faria Preto has a hand on Marfaker's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Marfaker takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Marfaker (29) vs (13) Faria Preto
Faria Preto is working to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Faria Preto has given up his back here. Will Marfaker look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Marfaker (32) vs (13) Faria Preto
You can see the frustration on Faria Preto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marfaker working for a choke but Faria Preto is defending well.
Marfaker is looking for the choke from the back position but Faria Preto is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marfaker takes the fight on points by 32 to 13.
Juan Marfaker managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview. |
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