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CWC 230 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Halo closes the distance and clinches up with Galanos, looking for a takedown. Halo pushes Galanos against the cage but Galanos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Galanos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Halo's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Galanos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Galanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo working for a triangle but Galanos defends it easily.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galanos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Galanos
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Halo is fighting to break Galanos's control of his arms but Galanos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Galanos can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halo prevents Galanos from improving his position.
Halo trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Galanos trying to control from the bottom.
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Galanos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galanos is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halo in particular looking to stall.
Galanos is looking to improve his position.
Halo stalling away here and it's allowed Galanos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
Galanos controlling the position well.
Halo trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Halo is looking for a kimura but Galanos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Halo is pressing down on Galanos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galanos is holding on for now.
Galanos is pressing down on Halo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galanos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (4) Galanos
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Galanos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (2) vs (7) Galanos
Galanos controls the position.
Galanos gets to mount! Halo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (2) vs (9) Galanos
Galanos controlling the pace for now.
Galanos wants to finish this one by submission but Halo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Galanos.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galanos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Galanos has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (2) vs (12) Galanos
Halo wants to escape the position.
Galanos is looking to control Halo but Halo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Halo is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Galanos's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Galanos avoiding Halo 's attempts to control his hands.
Galanos has the hooks in. Halo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Halo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Galanos.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Galanos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg.
Galanos controlling the action here.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Halo is staying active underneath Galanos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galanos in particular looking to stall.
Galanos prevents Halo from improving his position.
Galanos is taking a breather. Halo 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.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galanos preventing the sweep.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (12) Galanos
Halo wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.
Halo is trying to control. Galanos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Galanos tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Galanos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo retains his light heavyweight title!
Prana Halo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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