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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 15 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Suarez takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Suarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Germano stands and throws Suarez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (3) vs (0) Suarez
Germano laying and praying for a moment but Suarez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Germano prevents Suarez from improving his position.#SUB#
Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano controlling the pace.
Germano passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (6) vs (0) Suarez#T1#
Germano happy to just control the position for now. #SUB#
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano wants to control for a moment but Suarez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Germano is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Germano seems to be looking for submissions.
Suarez is not content to let Germano control the position.
Germano prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Suarez is refusing to be controlled, as Germano sits in half guard.
Suarez is in trouble now - Germano has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (9) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Germano works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (12) vs (0) Suarez
Suarez prevents Germano from taking his back.
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Germano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Suarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Germano wants to take Suarez's back but he can't do it this time.
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape. #T4#
Germano pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Germano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Suarez is squirming around, avoiding Germano's attempts to control the action.
Suarez is looking to get to half guard.
Germano controlling the position easily from mount.
Germano looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Suarez has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Germano's lack of action.
Suarez is looking to control Germano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?
Germano is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Germano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Suarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Germano.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Suarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suarez is keeping the position for now.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez pulls Germano in close to his closed guard and prevents Germano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano pushes down on Suarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Germano wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez is pressing down on Germano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Suarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Germano is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Suarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Germano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard. #T8#
Germano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Suarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Germano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (12) vs (2) Suarez
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (14) vs (2) Suarez
Germano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Germano pushes down on Suarez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Germano wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Germano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Suarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Germano wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez manages to get to full guard.
Germano pushing down on Suarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Germano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suarez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Germano is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Germano tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Germano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10##SUB#
Germano is working for a submission of some sort.
Germano wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Germano works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (17) vs (2) Suarez
Germano controlling the position easily from mount.
Germano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Suarez regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Germano is pressing down on Suarez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suarez is holding on for now.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Suarez won't allow Germano to pass to mount. #SUB#
Germano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suarez defends it well.
Suarez keeping hold of Germano's head, controlling as best he can.
Germano moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (20) vs (2) Suarez
Suarez is trying to control Germano's posture but Germano avoids it. #SUB#
Germano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T13#
Suarez is trying to control Germano's posture but Germano avoids it. #SUB#
Germano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suarez, who protects the arm well.
Germano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working. #SUB#
Germano is trying to get an arm triangle but Suarez is defending well.
Suarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Germano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Suarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Germano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Germano controlling the pace.
Suarez gets full guard.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano is pushing down on Suarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Germano has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Germano takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
A victorious Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Felix Suarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is fuckin bullshit. This motherfucker is on all the steroids. Fuck this shit, after party at my place.'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steven Shewmaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hassan Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galvao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Galvao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shewmaker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Galvao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shewmaker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galvao prevents it.
#TD2#
Galvao turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Galvao manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shewmaker (0) vs (4) Galvao
Shewmaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galvao trying to control the position but Shewmaker is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shewmaker (0) vs (6) Galvao
Galvao controlling the position easily from mount.
Shewmaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shewmaker looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shewmaker (0) vs (9) Galvao
Galvao biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shewmaker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Galvao.
Shewmaker trying to control the hands but Galvao breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Galvao is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Shewmaker right now.
#T2##SUB2#
Galvao is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shewmaker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Galvao has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Galvao tightening his grip on Shewmaker, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shewmaker trying to control the hands but Galvao breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Shewmaker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Shewmaker is working hard here to advance position.
Well, with Galvao on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Shewmaker is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Galvao is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shewmaker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shewmaker for a finish.
Galvao trying to control momentarily.
Shewmaker can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Shewmaker fending off the submission attempt from Galvao.
Galvao looking to hold on to the position here but Shewmaker rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Shewmaker wants to sweep here but Galvao controlling him for the moment.
Shewmaker working a defensive guard but Galvao passes into half guard.
#T4#
Galvao controlling the pace.
Galvao is looking to take a break and control but Shewmaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Shewmaker looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Galvao pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shewmaker (0) vs (12) Galvao
Shewmaker is working to get back to half guard.
Galvao looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao trying to control but Shewmaker is having none of it.
Shewmaker wants to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.#T5#
Shewmaker tries to reverse the position but Galvao maintains control.
Shewmaker is squirming around, avoiding Galvao's attempts to control the action.
Galvao prevents Shewmaker from getting the reversal.
Shewmaker wants to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Shewmaker is trying to escape the mount.
Galvao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shewmaker is looking to escape.
Shewmaker has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Shewmaker (0) vs (15) Galvao#T6#
Shewmaker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Galvao is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Shewmaker with him. Shewmaker is trying to defend but Galvao has an arm under the chin now! Shewmaker grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hassan Galvao! |
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