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CWC 275 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 5 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hozdic shoots in and gets a takedown into El Toro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Hozdic
El Toro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hozdic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Hozdic
El Toro 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Toro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hozdic is pulling down on El Toro's head to control his posture.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
El Toro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Hozdic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic is controlling El Toro's posture.
El Toro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
El Toro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (2) Hozdic
El Toro trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away.
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.
Hozdic is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
El Toro is staying tight to Hozdic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
El Toro'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.
Hozdic is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
El Toro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic seems a little lost for a moment, as El Toro dominates the positioning.
Hozdic is looking to reverse the position.
Hozdic keeps trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Hozdic is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
El Toro is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hozdic's shoulder. That is not cool.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hozdic is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
Hozdic tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
El Toro controlling from side mount.
El Toro wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy.
Hozdic is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hozdic keeps working.
Hozdic is trying to escape the position but El Toro is controlling the position.
Hozdic tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
You can see the frustration on Hozdic's face as El Toro controls the position.
Hozdic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
El Toro wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy.
Hozdic is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
El Toro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hozdic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
El Toro in the domination position with Hozdic hanging on.
Hozdic is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
Hozdic struggling a bit here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic seems a little lost for a moment, as El Toro dominates the positioning.
El Toro working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hozdic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (5) vs (4) Hozdic
El Toro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
El Toro trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic is looking to pass El Toro's guard but actually El Toro recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hozdic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (7) vs (4) Hozdic
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Galtero El Toro is the new heavyweight champion!
Galtero El Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dragan Hozdic spoke after the fight, saying 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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