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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Sea Snake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 9 losses; Smash Adams!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Snake fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams darts in and clinches Snake up against the cage.
Snake is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.
Adams has Snake pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Adams pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Snake tumbling to the mat - Adams dives into Snake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snake (0) vs (2) Adams
Snake is trying to keep Adams in close.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Adams preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snake managing to control the position.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adams controlling from the top position.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adams controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Snake is controlling Adams's posture.
Adams wants to control from the top but Snake keeps moving.
Snake wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake is working hard here to advance position.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is fighting to break Snake's control of his arms but Snake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Snake looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Adams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snake 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Snake (0) vs (5) Adams
Snake is trying to get back to half guard.
Adams wants to control but Snake is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Snake is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Adams is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snake (0) vs (7) Adams
Adams controlling the pace for now.
Snake wants to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
Snake 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.
Snake tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Snake trying to control from the bottom.
Adams controlling the action here.
Adams prevents Snake from improving his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Adams controlling the action here.
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake is doing well to control the position and prevent Adams from advancing to side control.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Snake is trying to maintain the position but Adams is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Adams is looking to advance position but Snake won't allow it.
Adams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Snake is trying to get back to full guard.
Snake wants to control but Adams is keeping busy.
Snake tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Snake is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adams not doing much here.
Snake wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Adams trying to mount his opponent but Snake defends it.
Adams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Snake tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snake won't allow Adams to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snake wants to control but Adams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snake is controlling Adams's posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Adams controlling from the top position.
Snake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake is really struggling to control Adams but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Snake keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Snake looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Adams is defending well. Snake quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Adams has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Snake celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sea Snake!
A relieved looking Sea Snake thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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