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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adryan Souza!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Souza leaves Vovchanchyn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vovchanchyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vovchanchyn has closed the distance and engaged Souza in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Souza is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vovchanchyn has Souza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Souza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vovchanchyn is pressed up against the cage. Souza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vovchanchyn down to the mat. Vovchanchyn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Souza to the mat but Souza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Vovchanchyn.
Souza goes for a takedown attempt but Vovchanchyn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn has Souza up against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Souza is trying to keep an underhook but Vovchanchyn manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (2) vs (0) Souza
Vovchanchyn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vovchanchyn trying to pass the guard but Souza defending well.
Souza is pressing down on Vovchanchyn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Souza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vovchanchyn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Souza has his foot on Vovchanchyn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vovchanchyn works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Vovchanchyn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vovchanchyn looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn trying to move into half guard but instead Souza has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (2) vs (2) Souza
Vovchanchyn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souza is one step ahead there.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Souza pushing down on Vovchanchyn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Souza wants to control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn tries to roll over but Souza keeps him under control.
Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Vovchanchyn defends the submission attempt.
Vovchanchyn is refusing to be controlled, as Souza sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn tries to get to full guard but Souza has control of the leg.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position for now.
Well, if Souza is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Souza takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souza trying to control from half guard but Vovchanchyn is working away.
Vovchanchyn wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
Souza seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Souza seems to be working for a kimura but Vovchanchyn defends the submission attempt.
Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn keeping hold of Souza's head, controlling as best he can.
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vovchanchyn trying to control from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn is controlling Souza's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Souza is keeping busy.
Vovchanchyn is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Souza has latched onto it... Big trouble! Souza pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Vovchanchyn is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adryan Souza! |
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