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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jon Fred! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bernardo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fred pushes Belmiro up against the cage in a clinch.
Fred drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belmiro stops a takedown attempt from Fred.
Belmiro gets underhooks to prevent Fred's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Fred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belmiro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fred has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Belmiro after a bit of a struggle.
Fred drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Belmiro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Belmiro pulls guard effortlessly.
Belmiro working a defensive guard here.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Fred controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmiro is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fred looking to sit in guard and control but Belmiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (0) vs (2) Belmiro
Fred 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: Fred (2) vs (2) Belmiro
Fred trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Fred is stalling here. Belmiro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fred seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Belmiro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fred (2) vs (6) Belmiro
Fred gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fred tries to roll over but Belmiro keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fred manages to get to full guard.
Fred wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment.
Belmiro trying to control but Fred is working from the bottom.
Fred keeping full guard, as Belmiro tries to pass.
Belmiro trying to control but Fred is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fred is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Fred keeps moving.
Fred escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belmiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fred 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: Fred (4) vs (6) Belmiro
Fred wants to pass the guard but Belmiro is defending well.
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Belmiro working for a triangle but Fred defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fred trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro working for a triangle but Fred defends it easily.
Belmiro is trying to hold Fred in close to prevent damage but Fred has managed to pass into half guard.
Fred works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (7) vs (6) Belmiro
Belmiro trying to remain calm as Fred controls from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fred wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy.
Fred tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fred advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fred (9) vs (6) Belmiro
Belmiro prevents Fred from taking his back.
Fred moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fred (12) vs (6) Belmiro
Fred keeps control of the position as Belmiro tries to break free.
Fred trying to control momentarily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fred is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Belmiro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fred is looking to control Belmiro but Belmiro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fred is persistently looking for the submission but Belmiro is defending it well.
Belmiro staying busy and making it hard for Fred to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro breaks Fred's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (12) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro won't allow Fred to sweep him here.
Belmiro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fred dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (14) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro working a defensive guard here.
Fred trying to control but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but instead Fred has moved into half guard.
Belmiro won't allow Fred to pass to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fred in particular looking to stall.
Fred works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (17) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fred tries to control but Belmiro wriggling away.
Fred swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Belmiro is now in Fred's guard. A big mistake from Fred there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (17) vs (10) Belmiro
Belmiro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fred manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Belmiro has Fred in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (19) vs (10) Belmiro
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fred looking to pass the guard.
Fred trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro managing to control the position.
Fred is pushing down on Belmiro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belmiro is fighting to maintain full guard but Fred has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fred is looking to pass Belmiro's guard but actually Belmiro recovers to full guard.
Fred pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belmiro is keeping the position for now.
Belmiro 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: Fred (19) vs (12) Belmiro
Fred gets back to full guard.
Fred keeping moving, preventing Belmiro from controlling successfully.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Fred is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro passes Fred's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fred looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belmiro is thwarting Fred's attempts to control the position.
Fred tries to roll over but Belmiro keeps him under control.
Belmiro wants to pass the guard but Fred is defending well.
Fred is pressing down on Belmiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Belmiro wants to control from the top but Fred keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fred being controlled here, momentarily.
Belmiro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fred is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fred has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (21) vs (12) Belmiro
Belmiro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (21) vs (14) Belmiro
Fred 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: Fred (23) vs (14) Belmiro
Fred wants to advance to full mount but Belmiro doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fred wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Fred controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fred stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
Fred passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (26) vs (14) Belmiro
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.
Fred trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Belmiro prevents Fred from improving position.
Fred trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fred (28) vs (14) Belmiro
Belmiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Fred has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fred wants to control but instead Belmiro manages to regain half guard.
Fred seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred takes the fight on points by 28 to 14.
An out of breath Jon Fred 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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