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TWGC 33 (265lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roberto Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hristo Mihailov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vieira 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: Vieira (2) vs (0) Mihailov
Mihailov wants to sweep but Vieira has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vieira (5) vs (0) Mihailov
Vieira controlling from side mount.
Vieira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mihailov is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihailov is trying to control Vieira's posture but Vieira avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira takes a little break here. Mihailov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mihailov trying to control but Vieira flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vieira (8) vs (0) Mihailov
Mihailov is really stuck here.
Vieira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mihailov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihailov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vieira is riding his opponent, not letting Mihailov buck him off.
Mihailov trying to control the position but Vieira manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira has the hooks in. Mihailov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vieira wants to control but Mihailov is keeping busy.
Vieira biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vieira gets his hands free as Mihailov looks to control.
Vieira looking for the RNC.
Vieira has good solid back control here.
Vieira'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mihailov is defending well though. Vieira let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vieira controlling the positon.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looking for the choke but no joy.
Vieira is hanging on to Mihailov's back as he tries to escape.
Vieira controlling from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Vieira.
Mihailov tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Mihailov right now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mihailov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mihailov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mihailov for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mihailov rolls, trying to escape but Vieira keeps control of the position.
Vieira avoiding Mihailov 's attempts to control his hands.
Vieira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mihailov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vieira tries to keep control of the position but Mihailov is staying busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Vieira.
Vieira wants to control but Mihailov is keeping busy.
Vieira keeps control of the position as Mihailov tries to break free.
Mihailov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vieira.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is looking for the choke from the back position but Mihailov is controlling his hands well.
Mihailov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mihailov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mihailov rolls, trying to escape but Vieira keeps control of the position.
Mihailov trying to control the hands but Vieira breaks the grip.
What can Mihailov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is not going to allow Mihailov to sit and survive in this position.
Mihailov is in bad spot here.
Mihailov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vieira.
Vieira trying to control momentarily.
Vieira is persistently looking for the submission but Mihailov is defending it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mihailov looking to control the position.
Mihailov showing good submission defense here.
Mihailov tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vieira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mihailov.
Mihailov trying to control the position but Vieira manages to sink in the hooks.
Mihailov is trying to break free.
Vieira is riding his opponent, not letting Mihailov buck him off.
Mihailov 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 Vieira gets his way!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mihailov.
Vieira working for the choke.
Vieira controlling well, preventing Mihailov from escaping the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vieira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mihailov doesn't escape.
Vieira wants to control but Mihailov is keeping busy.
Vieira has the hooks in. Mihailov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Vieira working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Vieira is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihailov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira takes the fight on points by 8 to 0. |
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