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TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Augustine Tupper (ranked 7472 p4p, 0 weight class) and Godric Shackleford (ranked 7238 p4p, 0 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Augustine Tupper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Godric Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shackleford closes the distance and clinches.
Tupper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shackleford fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shackleford has managed to clinch.
Shackleford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tupper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shackleford gets control of Tupper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shackleford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tupper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tupper stands and throws Shackleford's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (3) vs (0) Shackleford
Shackleford prevents Tupper from improving position.
Tupper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford tries to bench press Tupper off him but Tupper keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shackleford can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tupper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tupper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tupper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tupper trying to control the position but Shackleford is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford struggling a bit here.
Shackleford is trying to get back to half guard.
Shackleford prevents Tupper from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shackleford is looking for a sweep.
Shackleford really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tupper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shackleford is not content to let Tupper control the position.
Shackleford is trying to control Tupper's posture but Tupper avoids it.
Tupper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shackleford keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford isn't going anywhere.
Shackleford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shackleford is doing well to control the position and prevent Tupper from advancing to side control.
Tupper is looking for a kimura here.
Shackleford is controlling Tupper's trapped leg to prevent Tupper from advancing to side control.
Tupper wants to free his trapped foot but Shackleford is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is refusing to be controlled, as Tupper sits in half guard.
Tupper trying to pass the guard but Shackleford defending well.
Shackleford keeping hold of Tupper's head, controlling as best he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupper wants to work for an arm triangle but Shackleford is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tupper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shackleford wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupper trying to mount his opponent but Shackleford defends it.
Tupper passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shackleford! Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (6) vs (0) Shackleford
Shackleford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper is trying to take his opponent's back.
Tupper is working hard here to advance position.
Tupper trying to control but Shackleford is having none of it.
Shackleford looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tupper (9) vs (0) Shackleford
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tupper pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Tupper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tupper is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shackleford to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shackleford shrugs it off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford tries to lock up and control but Tupper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tupper wants to take Shackleford's back but he can't do it this time.
Shackleford really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shackleford controls the position.
Shackleford is looking to get to half guard.
Tupper goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Shackleford is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (9) vs (2) Shackleford
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tupper keeping full guard, as Shackleford tries to pass.
Shackleford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tupper keeping full guard, as Shackleford tries to pass.
Shackleford stopping the sweep attempt from Tupper.
Shackleford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shackleford advances to half guard.
Shackleford prevents Tupper from improving his position.
Shackleford stalling.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shackleford tries to pass to full mount but Tupper defends it.
Tupper tries to roll over but Shackleford keeps him under control.
Shackleford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shackleford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tupper defends it well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is taking a breather. Tupper 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.
Shackleford is trying to work for a kimura but Tupper is defending well.
Tupper tries to get to full guard but Shackleford has control of the leg.
Shackleford seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tupper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shackleford is working away from the top position though.
Tupper wants to get back to full guard.
Shackleford perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tupper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Shackleford seems content to control.
Tupper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tupper is breathing heavily.
Shackleford is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tupper is looking to improve his position.
Shackleford looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tupper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shackleford trying to control the pace.
Shackleford trying to mount his opponent but Tupper defends it.
Tupper gets back to full guard.
Tupper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shackleford controls the pace.
Shackleford stopping the sweep attempt from Tupper.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tupper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shackleford controls the pace.
Tupper working for a triangle but Shackleford defends it easily.
Shackleford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tupper takes the fight on points by 9 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Yoji Amano (ranked 7302 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernardo De Barros (ranked 6395 p4p, 465 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Yoji Amano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bernardo De Barros!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Amano scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amano (2) vs (0) De Barros
De Barros is pressing down on Amano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
De Barros is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Barros not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Barros wants to sweep but no luck.
De Barros is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Amano is aware though and is defending well.
De Barros has his foot on Amano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Amano works his way back into a safe position though.
Amano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Barros is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amano (2) vs (2) De Barros
Amano looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Barros is one step ahead there.
De Barros trying to control the position from guard on top but Amano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros stopping the sweep attempt from Amano.
De Barros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amano 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amano is working hard here to advance position.
Amano keeping moving, preventing De Barros from controlling successfully.
Amano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amano keeping moving, preventing De Barros from controlling successfully.
Amano working a defensive guard here.
De Barros looking to pass the guard.
De Barros wants to control from the top but Amano keeps moving.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amano is adopting a defensive guard.
De Barros pushing down on Amano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
De Barros prevents Amano from improving his position.
De Barros seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
De Barros works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amano (2) vs (5) De Barros
De Barros is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amano has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De Barros off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amano (6) vs (5) De Barros
De Barros turns into Amano and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amano (6) vs (7) De Barros
De Barros is pushing down on Amano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Amano is fighting to maintain full guard but De Barros has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Barros is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amano sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amano has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Barros wants to pass the guard but Amano is defending well.
De Barros is looking for a kimura but Amano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for De Barros to get the leverage.
Amano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amano is looking for a sweep. De Barros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Barros looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
De Barros seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
De Barros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Amano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Amano is trying to get back to full guard.
Amano actively working from the bottom here.
Amano wants to get back to full guard.
De Barros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amano keeps working.
De Barros is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
De Barros is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Barros works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Amano (6) vs (10) De Barros
That's five minutes gone in the round.
De Barros tries to advance to mount but Amano denies him.
Amano regains half guard.
De Barros is taking a breather. Amano 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.
De Barros wants to work for an arm triangle but Amano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Barros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Barros.
De Barros prevents Amano from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Barros.
De Barros passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Amano (6) vs (13) De Barros
Amano tries to reverse the position but De Barros maintains control.
De Barros is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Amano to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Amano shrugs it off.
De Barros can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amano is looking to escape.
Amano is working to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
De Barros is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Amano is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Amano (6) vs (16) De Barros
Amano tries to roll but De Barros sticks to his back.
De Barros is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Amano taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from De Barros.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernardo De Barros! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sammy Berggren (ranked 7419 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulski McBeth (ranked 3347 p4p, 310 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Berggren might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mozart - Lacrimosa. Paulski McBeth is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Sammy Berggren! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paulski McBeth!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McBeth closes the distance and clinches.
McBeth lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berggren (0) vs (2) McBeth
McBeth controls from within his opponent's guard.
McBeth advances to half guard.
Berggren trying to control here.
McBeth is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBeth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McBeth tries to pass to full mount but Berggren defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBeth is taking a breather. Berggren 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.
Let's hope that McBeth has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Berggren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McBeth stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berggren is trying is best to control the position here.
Still in half guard, McBeth seems content to control.
McBeth wants to free his trapped foot but Berggren is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McBeth not doing much here.
McBeth has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Outer Heaven Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBeth is looking to advance position but Berggren won't allow it.
Berggren is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBeth perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBeth is looking to advance position but Berggren won't allow it.
Berggren is trying to maintain the position but McBeth is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McBeth trying to advance position but Berggren counters by regaining guard.
Berggren is trying to keep McBeth in close.
McBeth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berggren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berggren looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McBeth passes into half guard.
Berggren looking for submissions off his back.
McBeth works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berggren (0) vs (5) McBeth
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McBeth controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McBeth.
Berggren is working to get back to half guard.
McBeth controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berggren tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berggren wants to control but McBeth is having none of it.
Berggren is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McBeth is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McBeth controlling his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McBeth is looking to work his way around to Berggren's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McBeth controlling the pace for now.
McBeth has hold of Berggren's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berggren manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Berggren wants to control but McBeth is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McBeth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Berggren tries to hold on but McBeth postures up.
McBeth controlling his opponent.
Berggren wants to hold on but McBeth pushes him away.
McBeth controlling his opponent.
Berggren wants to control but McBeth is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McBeth is looking to work his way around to Berggren's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
McBeth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Berggren is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McBeth tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from McBeth.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McBeth wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Berggren wants to control but McBeth is having none of it.
Berggren regains half guard.
Well, if McBeth is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Berggren trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McBeth is controlling the pace.
McBeth wants to pass the guard but Berggren is defending well.
McBeth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McBeth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Berggren knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McBeth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McBeth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berggren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McBeth is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McBeth is thwarting Berggren's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBeth is controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
McBeth wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between John Blitz (ranked 4180 p4p, 356 weight class) and Kyro Costa (ranked 6879 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyro Costa is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; John Blitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kyro Costa!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Blitz has Costa up against the cage in a clinch.
Costa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blitz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Costa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blitz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blitz decides to pull guard.
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Blitz is retaining full guard.
Costa trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
Blitz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Costa looking to pass the guard.
Costa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blitz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Blitz is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitz wants to improve his position but Costa is controlling well.
Blitz is defending against the submission attempts here by Costa.
Blitz is trying to control but can't.
Blitz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Costa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Costa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blitz (4) vs (0) Costa
Costa wants to escape the position.
Blitz tightening his grip on Costa, looking for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blitz is hanging on to Costa's back as he tries to escape.
Costa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blitz's guard. Nice work there by Costa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blitz (4) vs (2) Costa
Costa tries to free his leg and advance position but Blitz is retaining full guard.
Costa trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitz 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.
Costa trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
Costa postures up.
Blitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Costa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Blitz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is adopting a defensive guard.
Costa trying to control but Blitz is working from the bottom.
Blitz keeping full guard, as Costa tries to pass.
Costa passes Blitz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Costa is trying to control. Blitz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blitz wants to get back to full guard.
Costa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blitz trying to control from the bottom.
Costa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Costa wants to work for an arm triangle but Blitz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blitz is doing well to control the position and prevent Costa from advancing to side control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blitz is trying to get back to full guard.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Blitz defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitz is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costa seems to be working for a kimura but Blitz defends the submission attempt.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Blitz defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Costa is looking for a kimura here.
Blitz is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blitz is trying to control but can't.
Blitz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blitz.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Costa wants to pass the guard but Blitz is keeping the position.
Blitz keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully.
Blitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Costa is one step ahead there.
Blitz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Costa has gone for a leg lock! Blitz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Costa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blitz (6) vs (2) Costa
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Costa wants to sweep here but Blitz controlling him for the moment.
Costa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blitz uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blitz (9) vs (2) Costa
Blitz takes a little break here. Costa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Costa is looking for a sweep.
Costa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blitz tries for a kimura but Costa is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Costa manages to get back to half guard.
Blitz seems to be working for a kimura but Costa defends the submission attempt.
Costa wants to get back to full guard.
Blitz trying to pass the guard but Costa defending well.
Costa wants to get back to full guard.
Costa is not content to let Blitz control the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Costa tries to get to full guard but Blitz has control of the leg.
Blitz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Costa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Costa is defending against the submission attempts here by Blitz.
Costa manages to get to full guard.
Blitz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Costa's guard.
Costa is looking to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blitz wants to pass to mount but Costa is defending the position.
Blitz is looking for a kimura but Costa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blitz to get the leverage.
Costa wants to improve his position but Blitz is controlling well.
Blitz wants to control but Costa is keeping him busy.
Costa wants to control but Blitz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blitz trying to control from half guard but Costa is working away.
Costa is trying to maintain the position but Blitz is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Blitz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Costa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Blitz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Blitz! Score +3 for passing guard: Blitz (12) vs (2) Costa
Costa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blitz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blitz (12) vs (6) Costa
Blitz won't enjoy being in this position. Costa looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Blitz is tapping - it's over boys! Costa picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyro Costa!
In defeat, John Blitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Have to train my wrestling'. |
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