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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darren Reus and Chief Big Paws. Reus comes to the cage accompanied by SNBRN feat. Kaleena Zanders - California. On his way into the cage it seems that Darren Reus has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Darren Reus seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darren Reus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chief Big Paws!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Reus closes the distance and clinches.
Big Paws wants to take the fight to the mat but Reus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reus successfully pulls guard.
Reus keeping full guard, as Big Paws tries to pass.
Reus has Big Paws pulled in close to control his posture.
Big Paws stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Paws trying to move into half guard but instead Reus has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reus (2) vs (0) Big Paws
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Big Paws wants to sweep here but Reus controlling him for the moment.
Reus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Big Paws is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reus defends well.
Reus has gone for a leg lock! Big Paws slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reus's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reus (2) vs (2) Big Paws
Reus keeping full guard, as Big Paws tries to pass.
Big Paws must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Paws is still trying to improve position.
Big Paws stopping the sweep attempt from Reus.
Reus keeping full guard, as Big Paws tries to pass.
Big Paws has gone for a leg lock! Reus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Big Paws's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reus (4) vs (2) Big Paws
Reus drops back looking for a leg! Big Paws is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Big Paws manages to kick Reus off! Reus jumps back into Big Paws's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Big Paws 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.
Reus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reus wants to pass the guard but Big Paws is keeping the position.
Reus forces his way into half guard.
Reus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Big Paws wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Paws is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reus pulls his head out easily.
Reus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reus seems to be looking for submissions.
Reus works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Reus (7) vs (2) Big Paws
Reus is working for a guillotine from mount but Big Paws frees his head quite easily.
Reus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reus looking for a guillotine from mount but Big Paws is having none of it.
Reus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Reus working for a submission but Big Paws is keeping him at bay.
Reus looking for a guillotine from mount but Big Paws is having none of it.
Big Paws is trying to escape the mount.
Reus has hold of Big Paws's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Big Paws manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Big Paws defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reus.
Reus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Big Paws has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Reus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Big Paws has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Big Paws to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Big Paws shrugs it off.
Big Paws keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Big Paws keeps trying to improve his position.
Reus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Big Paws is desperately trying to improve his position but Reus has a good base and remains in mount.
Reus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Reus has hold of Big Paws's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Big Paws manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Big Paws can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Big Paws to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Big Paws shrugs it off.
Reus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reus wants to finish this one by submission but Big Paws is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reus.
Big Paws defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reus.
Reus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Big Paws is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Big Paws tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Big Paws to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Big Paws shrugs it off.
Reus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Big Paws has worked his arm free - good work by Big Paws!
Reus is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Big Paws knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Big Paws rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reus's guard! Nice work there by Big Paws! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reus (7) vs (4) Big Paws
Big Paws looking to pass the guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Big Paws drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Big Paws has Reus in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reus (9) vs (4) Big Paws
Reus drops back looking for a leg! Big Paws is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Big Paws manages to kick Reus off! Reus jumps back into Big Paws's guard.
Reus pushing down on Big Paws's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Big Paws wants to improve his position but Reus is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Big Paws doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reus.
Reus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Big Paws has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Reus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Big Paws sees it coming and defends easily.
Reus is trying to work for a kimura but Big Paws is defending well.
Reus is looking for a kimura but Big Paws is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reus to get the leverage.
Reus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Big Paws defends it well.
Reus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Big Paws defends it well.
Big Paws is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Reus is working for a kimura but Big Paws is defending it quite comfortably.
Big Paws is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reus pulls his head out easily.
Reus seems to be looking for submissions.
Reus is trying to work for a kimura but Big Paws is defending well.
Reus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Big Paws sees it coming and defends easily.
Big Paws looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reus is trying to work for a kimura but Big Paws is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Big Paws is looking to improve his position.
Big Paws looking for submissions off his back.
Big Paws looks winded!
Reus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Big Paws is just riding it out for now. Reus eventually gives up the hold.
Reus is looking for a kimura but Big Paws is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reus to get the leverage.
Reus is looking for a kimura here.
Reus in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Big Paws tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Reus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Reus!
A victorious Darren Reus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chip Freedom and Wrestling Coach. Freedom comes to the cage accompanied by Star Spangled Banner. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Chip Freedom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wrestling Coach!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Freedom darts in and clinches Coach up against the cage.
Coach drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Freedom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Freedom gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Freedom (2) vs (0) Coach
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Freedom in particular looking to stall.
Freedom maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Coach could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Freedom has cracked it and Coach is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Freedom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chip Freedom!
Chip Freedom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between TheDragon Reborn and Tucker Thomas. Thomas has chosen Get Off On The Pain - Gary Allan as his entrance music. Tucker Thomas is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; TheDragon Reborn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tucker Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Reborn is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reborn tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Reborn tries to clinch up
and Thomas counters with a shoot takedown. Reborn fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reborn (0) vs (2) Thomas
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reborn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Reborn's legs - danger averted.
Reborn keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reborn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reborn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reborn trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reborn is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reborn is keeping the position for now.
Reborn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thomas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reborn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reborn has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reborn (2) vs (2) Thomas
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reborn wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Reborn tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Reborn is working hard here to advance position.
Thomas is controlling Reborn's posture.
Reborn trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reborn passes Thomas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thomas makes his way to full guard, as Reborn worked for a kimura.
Thomas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reborn defends well.
Thomas seems keen to control Reborn's posture.
Reborn trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reborn wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reborn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reborn drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Reborn off! Reborn jumps back into Thomas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reborn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thomas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reborn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reborn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Reborn trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Reborn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reborn is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thomas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thomas has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reborn (2) vs (4) Thomas
Reborn looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reborn looking for subs off his back but Thomas has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reborn looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reborn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thomas.
Reborn manages to get to full guard.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reborn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Reborn has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thomas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Reborn. Score +3 for passing guard: Reborn (2) vs (7) Thomas
Thomas 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 Reborn's shoulder. That is not cool.
Reborn is trying to get back to half guard.
Reborn stops Thomas from passing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Reborn seems a little lost for a moment, as Thomas dominates the positioning.
Reborn is trying to get back to half guard.
Thomas controls the position from side control.
Reborn can't do much from the bottom here.
Reborn tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Thomas easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Reborn (2) vs (9) Thomas
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Reborn can't escape the position.
Thomas content just to control the position here.
Thomas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reborn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Reborn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thomas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reborn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thomas is pressing down on Reborn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reborn is holding on for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Reborn tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reborn defends it well.
Thomas controlling the action here.
Reborn wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reborn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Reborn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reborn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Reborn is breathing heavily.
Thomas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reborn trying to control here.
Reborn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Thomas stalling.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Reborn is trying to control but Thomas passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Reborn (2) vs (12) Thomas
Reborn tries to control but Thomas manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Reborn (2) vs (15) Thomas
Reborn tries to break free.
Thomas working for a choke but Reborn is defending well.
Reborn tries to break free.
Thomas biding his time, controlling Reborn.
Thomas looking for the choke from the back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thomas just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Reborn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Thomas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Thomas controlling from the full mount.
Reborn tries to lock up and control but Thomas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thomas moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Reborn has worked his arm free - good work by Reborn!
Reborn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reborn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reborn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas wins on points by 15 to 2.
As Tucker Thomas got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am coming for my belt back! '. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Charles Holloway and Robert Martinez. Robert Martinez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charles Holloway! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Martinez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holloway tries for a takedown but Martinez circles away easily
and Martinez counters by moving into the clinch.
Holloway has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Martinez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Martinez tries to pull guard but Holloway holds him up against the cage and eventually Martinez drops back down to his feet.
Martinez pulls guard effortlessly.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Holloway from controlling successfully.
Holloway wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Holloway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holloway has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Martinez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holloway (0) vs (2) Martinez
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway working a defensive guard but Martinez passes into half guard.
Martinez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Holloway (0) vs (5) Martinez
Martinez working away.
Martinez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Holloway! Score +2 for reaching mount: Holloway (0) vs (7) Martinez
Holloway is trying to reverse the position but instead Martinez has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Holloway (0) vs (10) Martinez
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway manages to reverse the position and now he's in Martinez's guard. Nice work there by Holloway.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holloway (2) vs (10) Martinez
Holloway might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Martinez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinez working for a triangle but Holloway defends it easily.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holloway can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holloway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Holloway works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Martinez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holloway's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holloway's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holloway (2) vs (14) Martinez
Martinez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Holloway has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Holloway defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Martinez's arms.
Martinez looks winded!
Martinez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Holloway right now.
Holloway tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Holloway tries to improve his position but instead Martinez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Holloway (2) vs (17) Martinez
Martinez is trying to stick to Holloway's back but Holloway is turning into Martinez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Martinez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Holloway. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holloway (4) vs (17) Martinez
Martinez 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.
Holloway passes into half guard.
Martinez tries to roll over but Holloway keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martinez wants to control but Holloway is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holloway is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Martinez! Score +3 for passing guard: Holloway (7) vs (17) Martinez
Martinez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martinez is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Holloway has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Holloway (10) vs (17) Martinez
Holloway wants to control but Martinez is keeping busy.
Holloway has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holloway wants to control but Martinez manages to buck him off and is now in Holloway's guard! Nice work there by Martinez! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holloway (10) vs (19) Martinez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holloway keeping moving, preventing Martinez from controlling successfully.
Martinez is looking to pass into half guard but Holloway pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Holloway is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holloway (12) vs (19) Martinez
Holloway passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Holloway (15) vs (19) Martinez
Martinez regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holloway passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holloway (18) vs (19) Martinez
Holloway is looking to take Martinez's back but instead Martinez gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Holloway is keen to just control but Martinez is a slippery customer.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Holloway uses his free foot to push down on Martinez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Martinez. Score +3 for passing guard: Holloway (21) vs (19) Martinez
Holloway takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Holloway (24) vs (19) Martinez
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martinez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Holloway.
Holloway is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Holloway keeps control of the position as Martinez tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Holloway controlling the positon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Holloway's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control but not successfully.
Martinez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Martinez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Holloway.
Martinez tries to escape but Holloway has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Holloway trying to control momentarily.
Holloway has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Martinez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Holloway's guard. Nice work there by Martinez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holloway (24) vs (21) Martinez
Martinez preventing the sweep.
Martinez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holloway is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is still trying to improve position.
Martinez wants to control from the top but Holloway keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holloway is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holloway (26) vs (21) Martinez
Holloway is pushing down on Martinez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Martinez is fighting to maintain full guard but Holloway has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holloway wants to take a breather but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holloway pulls his head out easily.
Holloway seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Martinez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holloway trying to mount his opponent but Martinez defends it.
Martinez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martinez.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Holloway tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Holloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holloway wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Holloway trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez can't keep his opponent in guard - Holloway advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martinez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holloway pulls his head out easily.
Holloway uses his free foot to push down on Martinez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Martinez. Score +3 for passing guard: Holloway (29) vs (21) Martinez
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Holloway working for a submission but Martinez is keeping him at bay.
Holloway is trying to control here but Martinez has managed to regain half guard.
Martinez is positioning himself well to prevent Holloway advancing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holloway tries to pass to full mount but Martinez defends it.
Martinez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holloway's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holloway's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holloway (29) vs (25) Martinez
And that's the end of the fight!
Holloway takes the fight on points by 29 to 25. |
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