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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rogelio Rogelio and Bernardo Bernardo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rogelio Rogelio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bernardo Bernardo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rogelio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Bernardo. No joy for Rogelio on that attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bernardo jumps guard.
Rogelio content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rogelio defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bernardo keeping moving, preventing Rogelio from controlling successfully.
Rogelio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bernardo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rogelio controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Rogelio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rogelio tries to free his leg and advance position but Bernardo is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo 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.
Bernardo keeps trying to improve his position.
Bernardo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rogelio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bernardo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogelio trying to control but Bernardo is working from the bottom.
Bernardo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bernardo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rogelio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rogelio is stalling in the full guard.
Rogelio passes Bernardo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bernardo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rogelio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bernardo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogelio works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rogelio (3) vs (0) Bernardo
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogelio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rogelio moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rogelio (6) vs (0) Bernardo
Bernardo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rogelio is persistently looking for the submission but Bernardo is defending it well.
Rogelio looking to hold on to the position here but Bernardo rolls and ends up regaining guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rogelio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bernardo has an active guard here but Rogelio has managed to pass into half guard.
Rogelio wants to pass the guard but Bernardo is defending well.
Rogelio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rogelio has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bernardo defend it? Rogelio steps over the head and cranks it - Bernardo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rogelio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogelio Rogelio! |
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