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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joca Carioca (ranked 4615 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Azevedo (ranked 1031 p4p, 59 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Demian Azevedo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joca Carioca! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Demian Azevedo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Azevedo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carioca (2) vs (0) Azevedo
Azevedo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carioca is aware though and is defending well.
Carioca stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azevedo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carioca stopping the sweep attempt from Azevedo.
Carioca avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azevedo is trying to control the position but Carioca postures up.
Carioca drops back looking for a leg! Azevedo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Azevedo manages to kick Carioca off! Carioca jumps back into Azevedo's guard.
Carioca trying to control but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo working a defensive guard here.
Azevedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carioca (2) vs (2) Azevedo
Carioca wants to sweep here but Azevedo controlling him for the moment.
Azevedo forces his way into half guard.
Azevedo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Azevedo stands and throws Carioca's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Carioca (2) vs (5) Azevedo
Azevedo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Carioca! Score +2 for reaching mount: Carioca (2) vs (7) Azevedo
Carioca gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azevedo trying to mount his opponent but Carioca defends it.
Azevedo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Azevedo moves into full mount! Carioca won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Carioca (2) vs (10) Azevedo
Carioca is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hands Factory ($750/Month), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Azevedo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Carioca is holding on tight.
Carioca wants to control but Azevedo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Carioca is squirming around, avoiding Azevedo's attempts to control the action.
Azevedo takes Carioca's back. Score +3 for taking back: Carioca (2) vs (13) Azevedo
Carioca rolls, trying to escape but Azevedo keeps control of the position.
Azevedo doesn't have the hooks in and Carioca manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carioca (4) vs (13) Azevedo
Carioca trying to control the position from guard on top but Azevedo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevedo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carioca doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carioca manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azevedo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carioca (4) vs (15) Azevedo
Azevedo tries to free his leg and advance position but Carioca is retaining full guard.
Azevedo pushes down on Carioca's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Carioca is trying to get back to full guard.
Azevedo is trying to control. Carioca wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azevedo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carioca sees it coming and defends easily.
Carioca won't allow Azevedo to pass to mount.
Carioca is staying active underneath Azevedo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo prevents Carioca from improving his position.
Carioca is looking to control Azevedo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carioca avoid being mounted?
Azevedo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Carioca (4) vs (18) Azevedo
Azevedo moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Carioca (4) vs (21) Azevedo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo trying to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo has managed to slip his arm under Carioca's chin. This could be all over... yep, Carioca is tapping out! Submission win for Azevedo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Demian Azevedo!
A very excited looking Demian Azevedo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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