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TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Galvao (ranked 2680 p4p, 323 weight class) and Josh Fardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galvao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kodaline - All I Want. Fardy has chosen Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Rafael Galvao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galvao moves in looking to clinch but Fardy pushes him off.
Galvao sets himself, and Fardy steps forward looking for the clinch! Galvao avoids it this time.
Fardy closes the distance and clinches.
Fardy is pressed up against the cage. Galvao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fardy down to the mat. Fardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Galvao. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet.
Fardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galvao is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvao is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fardy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Galvao to the mat. Galvao regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (0) vs (2) Fardy
Galvao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fardy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is looking for a triangle but Fardy pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Galvao's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Fardy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Galvao working for a triangle but Fardy defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fardy controls the pace.
Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fardy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galvao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fardy is aware though and is defending well.
Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fardy passes Galvao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fardy stalling.
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fardy uses his free foot to push down on Galvao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Galvao. Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (5) Fardy
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fardy controlling from mount.
Galvao tries to hold on but Fardy pushes him away.
Galvao is desperately trying to improve his position but Fardy has a good base and remains in mount.
Fardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fardy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fardy controlling his opponent.
Galvao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao tries to control the position but Fardy now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Galvao (0) vs (8) Fardy
Fardy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Galvao is defending well though. Fardy let's go of the attempt for now.
Galvao wants to control his opponent's hands but Fardy gets his hands free.
Fardy has good solid back control here.
Fardy is hanging on to Galvao's back as he tries to escape.
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao trying to control the action but Fardy just sinks the hooks in.
Galvao breaks Fardy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (8) Fardy
Galvao wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galvao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fardy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Galvao has Fardy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (10) Fardy
Fardy stands and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (2) vs (13) Fardy
Fardy is staying tight to Galvao's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Galvao is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Galvao is looking to reverse the position.
Galvao sneaks back into half guard.
Fardy trying to control the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galvao with the active half guard here but Fardy passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (2) vs (16) Fardy
Fardy just content to control the position.
Galvao tries to bench press Fardy off him but Fardy keeps the position.
Fardy controlling the position from side mount.
Galvao tries to buck Fardy off but Fardy is having none of it.
Fardy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Galvao will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fardy controls the position from side control.
Galvao is trying to improve his position.
Fardy happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao is trying to control Fardy's posture but Fardy avoids it.
Galvao is not content to let Fardy control the position.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galvao trying to remain calm as Fardy controls from the top position.
Galvao is looking for a sweep.
Galvao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fardy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galvao (6) vs (16) Fardy
Fardy just trying to survive but Galvao is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Galvao has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fardy is really stuck here.
Fardy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Galvao looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Fardy is controlling Galvao 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (6) vs (18) Fardy
Fardy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (6) vs (21) Fardy
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galvao tries to bench press Fardy off him but Fardy keeps the position.
Galvao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fardy pulls his head out easily.
Galvao trying to control here.
Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
Fardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galvao wants to control but Fardy is keeping busy.
Fardy passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (6) vs (24) Fardy
Galvao tries to hold on but Fardy pushes him away.
Fardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galvao can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fardy takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Galvao (6) vs (27) Fardy
Fardy has the hooks in. Galvao is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fardy controls the action.
Fardy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Galvao tries to roll but Fardy sticks to his back.
Fardy has good solid back control here.
Galvao is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Galvao tries to escape the position.
Fardy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Galvao's body.
Fardy working for a choke but Galvao is defending well.
Galvao tries to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Galvao right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fardy has good solid back control here.
Galvao wants to escape the position.
Fardy looking for the choke but no joy.
Fardy doesn't have the hooks in and Galvao manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (8) vs (27) Fardy
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fardy looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fardy wins on points by 27 to 8.
Our winner, Josh Fardy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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