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TWGC 26 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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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