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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 2 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Airton Vega!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Majere drives through with a takedown into Vega's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Vega
Vega working for a triangle but Majere defends it easily.
Majere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vega has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Majere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Majere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Majere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega being controlled here, momentarily.
Vega is looking for a triangle but Majere pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majere sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vega looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Majere passes into half guard.
Majere is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Majere pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Majere pulls his head out easily.
Majere passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (5) vs (0) Vega
Majere with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Majere content just to control the position here.
Majere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vega for as long as he can get away with.
Majere working for a submission but Vega is keeping him at bay.
Vega is desperately trying to improve his position but Majere has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vega is looking to escape.
Vega bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (5) vs (2) Vega
Majere keeping full guard, as Vega tries to pass.
Majere wants to sweep here but Vega controlling him for the moment.
Majere seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vega drops back looking for a leg! Majere is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Majere manages to kick Vega off! Vega jumps back into Majere's guard.
Majere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Majere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vega manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (7) vs (2) Vega
Majere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Majere has managed to get both his arms back between Vega's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vega is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (7) vs (4) Vega
Vega is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Vega tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Vega stopping the sweep attempt from Majere.
Vega trying to control the position from guard on top but Majere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vega wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Majere has control of Vega's left arm, preventing Vega from doing any damage.
Majere 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.
Vega drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Majere manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vega has Majere in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (9) vs (4) Vega
Majere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Majere has managed to get both his arms back between Vega's legs - danger averted.
Majere controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws his legs up looking for a submission but Majere uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (12) vs (4) Vega
Majere works to advance to full mount. Vega defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (14) vs (4) Vega
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Majere tries to control but Vega wriggling away.
Majere controlling the pace for now.
Majere looking to control but Vega is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Majere controlling from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vega is desperately trying to improve his position but Majere has a good base and remains in mount.
Vega tries to lock up and control but Majere gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere content just to control the position here.
Majere has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vega is looking to improve his position but Majere isn't that keen on the idea.
Majere controlling from mount.
Vega has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Vega really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Majere controlling from mount.
Vega can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vega is still trying to improve position.
Majere controlling the position easily from mount.
Vega can't escape the position.
Vega gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Majere seems content to control.
Vega looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Majere pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (17) vs (4) Vega
Majere jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vega manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Majere working away.
Vega is trying to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vega stops Majere from passing to mount.
Vega tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Majere presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (19) vs (4) Vega
Majere wants to finish this one by submission but Vega is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Majere.
Majere controlling the pace for now.
Vega tries to hold on but Majere postures up.
Vega can't escape the position.
Majere working for a submission but Vega is keeping him at bay.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Majere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Majere working for a guillotine from mount but Vega is in no mood to give up.
Vega is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vega slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vega looking for submissions off his back.
Majere is taking a breather. Vega says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Majere is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Majere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Majere is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vega defends it well.
Vega is pressing down on Majere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Majere slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (22) vs (4) Vega
Vega struggling a bit here.
Vega is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Majere controls the position from side control.
Vega struggling a bit here.
Majere tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vega tries to bench press Majere off him but Majere keeps the position.
Majere tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vega gets back to half guard.
Vega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Majere is looking for a kimura but Vega is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Majere to get the leverage.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Majere moves into full mount! Vega won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (25) vs (4) Vega
Majere takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Majere continues to stall.
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Majere prevents Vega from getting the reversal.
Majere controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vega is desperately trying to improve his position but Majere has a good base and remains in mount.
Majere avoids the attempt from Vega to control.
Majere looking to secure an arm triangle but Vega defends it well.
Majere looking for a guillotine from mount but Vega is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vega is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
Denubis Majere thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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