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TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Camara feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Couceiro
Couceiro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couceiro is trying to hold Camara in close to prevent damage but Camara has managed to pass into half guard.
Couceiro is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara controlling the action here.
Couceiro 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.
Couceiro wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couceiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Couceiro tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Camara is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara is pressing down on Couceiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Couceiro is holding on for now.
Camara controlling the action here.
Couceiro trying to control from the bottom.
Camara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Couceiro is just riding it out for now. Camara eventually gives up the hold.
Couceiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camara is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Camara seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couceiro is pressing down on Camara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Couceiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Couceiro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couceiro is trying to keep Camara in close.
Camara is pushing down on Couceiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Couceiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Camara has managed to sneak the leg through.
Couceiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couceiro trying to control here.
Camara prevents Couceiro from improving his position.
Couceiro trying to get back to full guard but Camara takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Couceiro
Camara controlling from mount.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Couceiro has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (8) vs (0) Couceiro
Couceiro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couceiro turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (2) Couceiro
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Couceiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Couceiro has gone for a leg lock! Camara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Couceiro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (10) vs (2) Couceiro
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Couceiro wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Couceiro looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Camara has picked Couceiro up and slammed him! Couceiro can't keep hold of the triangle and Camara manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (13) vs (2) Couceiro
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Couceiro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (13) vs (6) Couceiro
Couceiro is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
Camara is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Couceiro gets his way!
Camara trying to control the hands but Couceiro won't let him.
Will Couceiro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Camara tries to escape but Couceiro has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Couceiro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Camara turns into Couceiro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (15) vs (6) Couceiro
Camara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Couceiro is looking to sweep but instead, Camara has passed into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Couceiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Camara pulls his head out easily.
Camara prevents Couceiro from improving his position.
Couceiro gets back to full guard.
Couceiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Couceiro is retaining full guard.
Couceiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Couceiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Couceiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Camara defends it easily.
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (18) vs (6) Couceiro
Camara passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Couceiro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (20) vs (6) Couceiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara wants to take Couceiro's back but he can't do it this time.
Camara avoids the attempt from Couceiro to control.
Couceiro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (23) vs (6) Couceiro
Couceiro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Couceiro can't escape the position.
Good control from Camara.
You can see the frustration on Couceiro's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Couceiro wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camara looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Couceiro right now.
Couceiro is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Couceiro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Camara's guard. Nice work there by Couceiro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (23) vs (8) Couceiro
Camara is adopting a defensive guard.
Couceiro stopping the sweep attempt from Camara.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Couceiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Couceiro trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Couceiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Couceiro postures up.
Camara managing to control the position.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Couceiro is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Camara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Camara keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
Camara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Couceiro controls the pace.
Camara pulls Couceiro in close to prevent any damage.
Couceiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Camara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Couceiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (25) vs (8) Couceiro
Couceiro is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
Couceiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Couceiro looking for a guillotine here but Camara defends easily.
Camara slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 25 to 8.
Abubakar Camara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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