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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Holden Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jakob Rolf!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rolf avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Rolf fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Rolf persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Rolf
Rolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is looking to control Rolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Gracie's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rolf prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is looking to control Rolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Rolf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Rolf controlling from the top position. #T2#
Rolf slips nicely into half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Rolf has control of the leg.
Rolf stalling. #SUB2#
Rolf seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Rolf is taking a breather. Gracie 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.#T3#
Rolf trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard.
Rolf stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Rolf 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.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Rolf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolf controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Rolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolf controlling from the top position. #T6#
Rolf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolf 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. #T7#
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rolf is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Rolf
Rolf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Rolf
Rolf controlling the pace.
Rolf's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8##SUB2#
Rolf is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Rolf is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Rolf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Rolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rolf wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #T9#
Rolf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolf stalling.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rolf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rolf's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (6) vs (4) Rolf#T10#
Gracie is trying to stick to Rolf's back but Rolf is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rolf. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (6) vs (6) Rolf
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolf is one step ahead there.
Rolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolf content to stall in guard here.
Rolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Rolf controlling from the top position. #T11#
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie has Rolf pulled in close to control his posture.
Rolf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rolf.#T12#
Gracie is pulling down on Rolf's head. It's preventing any offense from Rolf, at least for the moment.
Gracie controls Rolf momentarily but Rolf frees himself.
Rolf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T13#
Rolf slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rolf has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rolf pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gracie is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rolf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jakob Rolf!
An out of breath Jakob Rolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sticky Booger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; BTest Btest!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Btest keeps the fight on the outside.
Booger shoots and misses #CL2#
and Btest counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Booger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Btest pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Btest closes the distance and clinches.
Booger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sticky Booger. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Btest pulls guard effortlessly.
Booger content to stall in guard here.
Booger trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Btest manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Booger (0) vs (2) Btest
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Btest won't allow Booger to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Booger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Btest passes into half guard.
#T1#
Booger is trying to get back to full guard.
Btest sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Booger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Btest is working away from the top position though.
Btest wants to pass the guard but Booger is defending well.
Booger is trying to control but Btest manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Booger (0) vs (5) Btest
Btest looking to control but Booger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Btest avoids the attempt from Booger to control.#T2#
Booger looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Booger (0) vs (8) Btest
Our spies down at at Cloud9 inform us that Btest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Btest avoiding Booger 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Booger do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Btest is not going to allow Booger to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Btest is riding his opponent, not letting Booger buck him off.
Booger tries to escape the position.
Btest tries to get the hooks in deep but Booger pushed the leg off.
Booger tries to escape but Btest has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Booger trying to control the action but Btest just sinks the hooks in.
Booger tries to escape but Btest has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Booger just trying to survive but Btest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Booger is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Despite being in a bad position, Booger is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #T4#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Btest controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Btest looking for the RNC.
Btest is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T5#
Booger just trying to survive but Btest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Booger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Btest's guard. Nice work there by Booger.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Booger (2) vs (8) Btest
Btest has his hands on Booger's head, controlling the position.
Btest keeping full guard, as Booger tries to pass.
Btest is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Booger tries to free his leg and advance position but Btest is retaining full guard.
Btest keeping moving, preventing Booger from controlling successfully.
Btest keeping full guard, as Booger tries to pass. #T6#
Booger passes into half guard.
Booger trying to control the action but Btest is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Booger 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.
Booger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Booger (5) vs (8) Btest#T7##SUB#
Booger is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Btest has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Btest! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Booger (5) vs (10) Btest#SUB#
Booger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Btest passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Booger (5) vs (13) Btest
Btest tries to move into full mount but can't pass Booger's legs.
Btest has control of an arm but Booger manages to advance to Btest's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Booger (9) vs (13) Btest
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booger biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Booger working for the choke. #T8##SUB#
Booger looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Booger looking to break Btest's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Btest remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Booger will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Booger is looking for the choke from the back position but Btest is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Booger looking for the RNC.
Btest wants to escape the position.
Btest just trying to survive but Booger is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Btest turns into Booger and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Booger (9) vs (15) Btest
Btest advances to half guard. #SUB#
Booger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Booger is looking for a sweep. Btest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Btest is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Booger (9) vs (18) Btest
Booger regains half guard.
Btest trying to pass the guard but Booger defending well.
Booger tries to get to full guard but Btest has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Booger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Btest 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. #SUB#
Booger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Btest controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Booger isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Btest stacks Booger on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Btest! Score +3 for passing guard: Booger (9) vs (21) Btest
Booger prevents Btest from moving into mount. #T11#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Btest advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Booger (9) vs (23) Btest
Booger regains half guard.
Booger tries to roll over but Btest keeps him under control.
Btest is looking to take a break and control but Booger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Btest not doing much here.
#T12#
Booger is trying to control but Btest passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Booger (9) vs (26) Btest
Booger is trying to get back to half guard.
Booger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Booger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Btest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Btest's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Booger (13) vs (26) Btest
Btest looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Btest trying to control the action but Booger just sinks the hooks in. #T13##SUB#
Booger seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Btest's chin but Btest turns very nicely into Booger's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Btest.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Booger (13) vs (28) Btest
Btest stands and throws Booger's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Booger (13) vs (31) Btest
Booger prevents Btest from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Booger's face as Btest controls the position.
Booger is trying to control Btest's posture but Btest avoids it.
Btest moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Booger (13) vs (33) Btest#T14#
Btest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Booger really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Btest fails to advance to Booger's back.
Booger wants to hold on but Btest pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Booger is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Btest wins on points by 33 to 13. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Henry Of Skalitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Majere closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Majere lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Of Skalitz (0) vs (2) Majere
Of Skalitz is adopting a defensive guard.
Majere engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Of Skalitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
It looks like Majere might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Majere trying to control but Of Skalitz is working from the bottom.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Of Skalitz is retaining full guard.
Majere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Of Skalitz looking for a sweep. Not yet Of Skalitz, not yet. #SUB2#
Majere drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Of Skalitz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Majere has Of Skalitz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Of Skalitz (2) vs (2) Majere
Of Skalitz looking to pass the guard.
Of Skalitz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Majere being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##SUB2#
Majere throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Of Skalitz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Of Skalitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Majere is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Of Skalitz defends well.
Of Skalitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Of Skalitz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Majere controls Of Skalitz momentarily but Of Skalitz frees himself.
Of Skalitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Of Skalitz is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MY YARD™️ 'RESURRECT' that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Majere is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Majere seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Majere looking to control.
Of Skalitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Of Skalitz forces his way into half guard.
Of Skalitz is taking a breather. Majere 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere wants to control but Of Skalitz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Of Skalitz wants to pass to mount but Majere is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Majere regains full guard. Nicely done.
Majere is trying to control the position but Of Skalitz postures up.
Of Skalitz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Of Skalitz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Of Skalitz (2) vs (4) Majere
Of Skalitz looking for a sweep. Not yet Of Skalitz, not yet.
Majere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Majere is continuing to stall.
Majere wants to control from the top but Of Skalitz keeps moving. #T7#
Majere preventing the sweep.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Of Skalitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Majere sitting in guard here, content to control.
Of Skalitz controlling Majere's posture.
Of Skalitz wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment. #T8##SUB2#
Majere is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Of Skalitz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Of Skalitz has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Of Skalitz (4) vs (4) Majere#SUB2#
Majere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Of Skalitz is aware though and is defending well.
Of Skalitz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Of Skalitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Majere is retaining full guard.
Of Skalitz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Majere is trying to control the position but Of Skalitz postures up. #T9#
Majere keeping moving, preventing Of Skalitz from controlling successfully.
Of Skalitz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Majere is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Of Skalitz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Of Skalitz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Majere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Of Skalitz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Of Skalitz passes Majere's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Of Skalitz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Majere tries to roll over but Of Skalitz keeps him under control.
Majere trying to control from the bottom.
Majere might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Of Skalitz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Majere trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Majere is trying to maintain the position but Of Skalitz is very close to passing his half guard.
Of Skalitz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Majere is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Of Skalitz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Majere sees it coming and defends easily.#T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Of Skalitz in particular looking to stall.
Of Skalitz continues to stall.
Majere is looking for a sweep. Of Skalitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Of Skalitz 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.
Majere tries to get to full guard but Of Skalitz has control of the leg. #T13#
Of Skalitz wants to free his trapped foot but Majere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Of Skalitz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Majere looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Majere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Of Skalitz pulls his head out easily.
Of Skalitz wants to pass the guard but Majere is defending well.
Of Skalitz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Of Skalitz prevents Majere from improving his position.
Of Skalitz is controlling the pace.
Majere trying to hold on to Of Skalitz's head to control him but Of Skalitz postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Of Skalitz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Majere gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Majere wins on points by 5 to 4.
Denubis Majere decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Atanase Teodor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jesus Chico Grande!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Grande closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Grande has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Teodor uses from the top position.
Teodor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Teodor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grande swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grande is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Grande can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Teodor controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Teodor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grande's guard.
Teodor trying to control the pace.
Grande wants to control but Teodor is keeping busy.
Teodor working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Grande's thigh. Grande counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Teodor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Teodor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grande is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Teodor is stalling in the full guard.
Teodor slips nicely into half guard.
Teodor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Teodor trying to pass the guard but Grande defending well. #T4#
Grande tries to get to full guard but Teodor has control of the leg.
Grande wants to get back to full guard but Teodor has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Teodor (3) vs (0) Grande
Teodor controls the position from side control.
Teodor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Grande can't do much from the bottom here.
Teodor taking a breather here.
Teodor trying to control the position but Grande is working away.
Grande is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Grande being controlled for a moment.
Grande tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Teodor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Teodor controls the position from side control.#T7##T8#
Grande struggling a bit here.
Teodor just content to control the position.
Teodor working away.
Teodor is staying tight to Grande's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T9#
Teodor advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Teodor (5) vs (0) Grande
Grande stops Teodor from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Teodor controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Teodor is looking to work his way around to Grande's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Teodor controlling the position easily from mount.
Teodor continues to stall.#T11#
Teodor seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Grande is holding on tight.
Teodor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Teodor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Teodor wants to control the pace but Grande is squirming around nicely.
Teodor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Grande prevents Teodor from taking his back.
Teodor controlling from the full mount.
Grande tries to hold on but Teodor pushes him away.
Teodor controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Grande is controlling an arm, preventing Teodor from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Grande working to try and regain half guard.
Teodor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Grande wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Teodor (8) vs (0) Grande
Teodor controls the position.
Teodor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Teodor takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Atanase Teodor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jesus Chico Grande spoke after the fight, saying 'Why are you laughing at me!?! Stop laughing at me!!! I don't look like Goofy!'. |
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