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CACC 46 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 5489 p4p, 494 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11376 p4p, 592 weight class). Cortez has chosen Wake Me Up as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Marcos Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cortez moves to clinch but Martinez breaks away
and Martinez counters with a single leg into guard. Cortez didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (0) Cortez
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cortez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cortez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cortez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Martinez (2) vs (4) Cortez
Cortez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Martinez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Martinez wants to control but Cortez postures up.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez is pressing down on Cortez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Martinez working for a triangle but Cortez defends it easily.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Cortez pushes his legs off easily.
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cortez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cortez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martinez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cortez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (4) vs (4) Cortez
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Martinez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez trying to control but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Martinez 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.
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking to sit in guard and control but Cortez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (4) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez trying to control the position.
Martinez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cortez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cortez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martinez has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.
Cortez won't allow Martinez to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to keep a closed guard but Cortez is proving a slippery customer.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Cortez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez has his foot on Cortez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cortez works his way back into a safe position though.
Martinez looking to control.
Martinez looking for subs off his back but Cortez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martinez is not content to let Cortez control the position.
Martinez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is refusing to be controlled, as Cortez sits in half guard.
Martinez gets back to full guard.
Cortez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Martinez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (6) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez trying to control the position.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Martinez (9) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martinez trying to control the action but Cortez is working from the bottom.
Martinez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cortez, who protects the arm well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cortez trying to remain calm as Martinez controls from the top position.
Martinez trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martinez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cortez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cortez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Cortez is defending well.
Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Cortez is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martinez tries for a kimura but Cortez is defending well.
Martinez trying to control the position but Cortez is working away.
Cortez is looking for a sweep.
Martinez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cortez, who protects the arm well.
Martinez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cortez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Martinez (11) vs (6) Cortez
Martinez working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Cortez turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Martinez off and cradles Cortez's limp body as Martinez celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Marcos Martinez! |
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