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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paul Irvin (ranked 3169 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo De Barros (ranked 6138 p4p, 513 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paul Irvin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bernardo De Barros!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Barros tries for a takedown but Irvin circles away easily
and Irvin moves into the clinch.
De Barros tries to pull guard but Irvin won't allow it.
Irvin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. De Barros is trying to keep an underhook but Irvin manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Irvin (2) vs (0) De Barros
Irvin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for De Barros! Score +3 for passing guard: Irvin (5) vs (0) De Barros
De Barros can't escape the position.
Irvin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Barros is still trying to improve position.
Irvin wants to finish this one by submission but De Barros is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Irvin.
Irvin working for a submission but De Barros is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Barros is surviving well by controlling Irvin's body position as best he can.
Irvin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De Barros is surviving well by controlling Irvin's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Barros is looking to improve his position but Irvin isn't that keen on the idea.
De Barros wants to hold on but Irvin pushes him away.
De Barros regains half guard.
Irvin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. De Barros doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Irvin.
Irvin wants to work for an arm triangle but De Barros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Barros wants to get back to full guard.
De Barros is pressing down on Irvin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Irvin trying to control the position from guard on top but De Barros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irvin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Barros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Barros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irvin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irvin (5) vs (2) De Barros
Irvin can't keep his opponent in guard - De Barros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Barros wants to pass the guard but Irvin is defending well.
De Barros wants to work for an arm triangle but Irvin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Barros is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Barros is working for a kimura but Irvin is defending it quite comfortably.
De Barros seems to be working for a kimura but Irvin defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros seems to be working for a kimura but Irvin defends the submission attempt.
Irvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Barros trying to mount his opponent but Irvin defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irvin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Irvin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De Barros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
De Barros drops back looking for a leg! Irvin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Irvin manages to kick De Barros off! De Barros jumps back into Irvin's guard.
De Barros wants to control from the top but Irvin keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Barros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Barros is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Irvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Barros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irvin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Barros passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Irvin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Barros's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Barros's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Irvin (9) vs (2) De Barros
Irvin controlling well, preventing De Barros from escaping the position.
Irvin doesn't have the hooks in and De Barros manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Irvin (9) vs (4) De Barros
Irvin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Barros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Irvin is keeping the position for now.
Irvin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De Barros trying to control the position from guard on top but Irvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Bigfoot Jiu-Jitsu inform me that De Barros has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Irvin is looking for a triangle but De Barros pushes his legs off easily.
De Barros stands and throws Irvin's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Irvin (9) vs (7) De Barros
De Barros has hold of Irvin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Irvin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - De Barros cranks the arm and Irvin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Irvin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bernardo De Barros! |
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