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CWC 258 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Sid Murrdock!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Murrdock has managed to clinch.
Murrdock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist gets underhooks to prevent Murrdock's takedown attempt.
Barnkvist has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Murrdock is trying to keep an underhook but Barnkvist manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Murrdock
Barnkvist wants to take a breather but Murrdock is having none of it.
Barnkvist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murrdock is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murrdock is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Barnkvist is thwarting Murrdock's attempts to control the position.
Barnkvist controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnkvist's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Murrdock tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Barnkvist content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnkvist tries to pass to full mount but Murrdock defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnkvist's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnkvist's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (4) Murrdock
Murrdock is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barnkvist is defending well though. Murrdock let's go of the attempt for now.
Murrdock looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Barnkvist is controlling Murrdock 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (4) Murrdock
Murrdock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnkvist controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock has his hands on Barnkvist's head, controlling the position.
Barnkvist stopping the sweep attempt from Murrdock.
Murrdock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murrdock trying to control the position here.
Barnkvist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnkvist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murrdock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (6) Murrdock
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murrdock pushes down on Barnkvist's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Barnkvist won't allow Murrdock to pass to mount.
Murrdock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Murrdock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnkvist defends it well.
Murrdock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnkvist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Barnkvist is defending well.
Murrdock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnkvist has managed to free his arm - good work.
Barnkvist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Barnkvist.
My spies in Gym inform me that Murrdock has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Barnkvist is keeping the position.
Barnkvist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murrdock tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnkvist is retaining full guard.
Murrdock is fighting to break Barnkvist's control of his arms but Barnkvist is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Murrdock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (9) Murrdock
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock working away.
Barnkvist is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murrdock is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnkvist regains half guard there - taking advantage of Murrdock's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Murrdock is looking to advance position but Barnkvist won't allow it.
Barnkvist is looking for a sweep. Murrdock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murrdock is looking to advance position but Barnkvist won't allow it.
Barnkvist trying to control but Murrdock postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but Barnkvist defending well.
Murrdock controlling the action here.
Murrdock is working for a kimura but Barnkvist is defending it quite comfortably.
Murrdock is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist is pulling down on Murrdock's head to control his posture.
Barnkvist has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock stopping the sweep attempt from Barnkvist.
Murrdock advances to half guard.
Barnkvist works his way to full guard. Good work.
Murrdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnkvist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murrdock sitting in guard here, content to control.
Murrdock trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist 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: Barnkvist (6) vs (9) Murrdock
Murrdock has his hands clasped together around Barnkvist's back. He's all about the action.
Murrdock trying to hold on to Barnkvist's head to control him but Barnkvist postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist stalling.
Barnkvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murrdock keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barnkvist in particular looking to stall.
Further stalling from Barnkvist.
Murrdock wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnkvist trying to control from half guard but Murrdock is working away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but Murrdock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnkvist is thwarting Murrdock's attempts to control the position.
Barnkvist takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnkvist is trying to control. Murrdock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barnkvist works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (9) Murrdock
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murrdock tries to hold on but Barnkvist pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murrdock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Murrdock trying to control but Barnkvist postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Murrdock gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Murrdock wins on points by 10 to 9.
Sid Murrdock made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview. |
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