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TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Barrett Johnson and Seifer Almasy. Almasy has chosen The Black Mages - Force Your Way as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Barrett Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Seifer Almasy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Almasy drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Almasy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Almasy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Almasy manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almasy has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! Almasy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (0) vs (2) Almasy
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Almasy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Almasy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Almasy is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Almasy has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almasy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Almasy stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Almasy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Almasy in particular looking to stall.
Johnson trying to control here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Almasy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Almasy is controlling well.
Almasy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is pressing down on Almasy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Almasy wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Almasy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Almasy passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almasy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Almasy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Almasy is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson won't allow Almasy to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson wants to control but Almasy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Almasy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
Almasy is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Johnson won't allow Almasy to pass to mount.
Almasy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Almasy prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Almasy is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Almasy controlling from the top position.
Almasy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Almasy wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Almasy defends easily.
Almasy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Almasy postures up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Almasy from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Almasy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Almasy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Almasy pushes his legs off easily.
Almasy tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Almasy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Almasy defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Almasy is proving a slippery customer.
Almasy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Almasy defends it easily.
Johnson trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Almasy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Almasy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Almasy from controlling successfully.
Almasy pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson trying to hold on to Almasy's head to control him but Almasy postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Almasy uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (0) vs (5) Almasy
Johnson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Almasy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson tries to hold on but Almasy postures up.
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Almasy isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson tries to hold on but Almasy pushes him away.
Almasy looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Almasy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Almasy controlling his opponent.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Almasy controlling from mount.
Almasy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
Almasy with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Almasy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Almasy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson is desperately trying to improve his position but Almasy has a good base and remains in mount.
Almasy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Almasy takes Johnson's back. Score +3 for taking back: Johnson (0) vs (8) Almasy
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Johnson trying to control the position but Almasy manages to sink in the hooks.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Almasy's arms.
Johnson prevents Almasy from getting a body triangle.
Johnson tries to roll but Almasy sticks to his back.
Almasy not allowing Johnson to control his hands.
Johnson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Almasy's arms.
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for Almasy to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Almasy is not going to allow Johnson to sit and survive in this position.
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for Almasy to control.
Johnson tries to escape the position.
Almasy working for a choke but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson just trying to survive but Almasy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is in bad spot here.
Almasy doesn't have the hooks in and Johnson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (8) Almasy
And that's the end of the fight!
Almasy wins on points by 8 to 2.
Seifer Almasy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kelvin Bang and Josh Fardy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fardy's choice of entrance music: Smack My Bitch Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kelvin Bang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bang pushes Fardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Fardy tries to score a body lock takedown but Bang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fardy has picked Bang up - he's going for a ride! Fardy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bang (0) vs (2) Fardy
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fardy pulls his head out easily.
Fardy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bang reverses the position - he's now on top in Fardy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (2) vs (2) Fardy
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Fardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fardy is looking for a triangle but Bang pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fardy working for submissions but it's allowed Bang to get to half guard.
Bang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang is keen to just control but Fardy is a slippery customer.
Fardy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily.
Fardy is trying to control but can't.
Fardy tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Bang controlling the pace.
Fardy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is pressing down on Bang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang content to stall in guard here.
Fardy trying to control the position here.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fardy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (2) vs (4) Fardy
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (4) vs (4) Fardy
Fardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fardy is looking for a triangle but Bang pushes his legs off easily.
Bang is looking to pass into half guard but Fardy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fardy is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (4) vs (6) Fardy
Fardy wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fardy looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fardy trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang has his foot on Fardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fardy works his way back into a safe position though.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Fardy from controlling successfully.
Bang working for a triangle but Fardy defends it easily.
Fardy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bang's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is trying to work for a kimura but Bang is defending well.
Bang tries to get to full guard but Fardy has control of the leg.
Fardy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bang reverses the position - he's now on top in Fardy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (6) vs (6) Fardy
Fardy wants to sweep here but Bang controlling him for the moment.
Bang trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
Fardy looking to control but Bang passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fardy wants to get back to full guard but Bang has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (9) vs (6) Fardy
Bang wants to control the pace but Fardy is squirming around nicely.
Fardy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bang is trying to control. Fardy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bang stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fardy keeps working.
Fardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fardy.
Bang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fardy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bang has passed into half guard!
Bang wants to control but Fardy is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Bang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bang wants to take a breather but Fardy is having none of it.
Fardy manages to get to full guard.
Bang sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fardy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bang passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (12) vs (6) Fardy
Fardy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fardy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bang is working away from the top position though.
Fardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fardy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bang looking to pass the guard.
Bang wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
Fardy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bang has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (15) vs (6) Fardy
Bang tries for a kimura but Fardy is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Fardy but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bang (17) vs (6) Fardy
Fardy tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bang wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fardy is looking to improve his position but Bang isn't that keen on the idea.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bang tries to take his opponent's back but Fardy turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (17) vs (8) Fardy
Bang wants to improve his position but instead Fardy has moved into half guard.
Fardy seems to be working for a kimura but Bang defends the submission attempt.
Bang trying to control but Fardy postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Bang manages to get to full guard.
Bang being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bang takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
A relieved looking Kelvin Bang 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ville Marakatti and De Janeiro. Marakatti's entrance music is Beyoncé - Halo. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ville Marakatti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; De Janeiro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Marakatti changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Janeiro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marakatti (4) vs (0) Janeiro
Marakatti is trying to get an arm triangle but Janeiro is defending well.
Janeiro tries to buck Marakatti off but Marakatti is having none of it.
Marakatti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Janeiro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marakatti wants to take a breather but Janeiro manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Marakatti.
Marakatti forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marakatti trying to control from Janeiro's half guard. Janeiro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janeiro keeping moving, preventing Marakatti from controlling successfully.
Janeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marakatti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marakatti wants to control from the top but Janeiro keeps moving.
Marakatti content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Janeiro has locked up a guillotine! Janeiro's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Marakatti is holding on here and Janeiro must be using up a lot of energy. Marakatti has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Janeiro gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). De Janeiro!
An out of breath De Janeiro 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Blood and Johnny Martinez. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Richard Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Martinez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martinez showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (0) vs (2) Martinez
Martinez seems to be looking for submissions.
Blood wants to improve his position but Martinez is controlling well.
Blood holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Blood is looking for a sweep. Martinez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood trying to control but Martinez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura but Blood is defending well.
Martinez moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (0) vs (5) Martinez
Martinez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blood, who protects the arm well.
Martinez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blood regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood is trying to get back to full guard.
Martinez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Blood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Martinez.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blood trying to control from the bottom.
Martinez is working for a kimura but Blood is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing good reports from Blood'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.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is working for an americana but Blood has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Martinez was thinking about the submission.
Blood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blood looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blood looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blood! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blood (4) vs (5) Martinez
Blood trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez regains half guard.
Blood works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (7) vs (5) Martinez
Blood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez is trying to improve his position.
Blood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blood tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martinez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blood is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martinez is just riding it out for now. Blood eventually gives up the hold.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blood wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Blood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Martinez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Blood is looking for a kimura here.
Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood stands and throws Martinez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (10) vs (5) Martinez
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blood moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Blood (12) vs (5) Martinez
Blood looking to take Martinez's back but Martinez rolls and after a scramble, Martinez ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Martinez to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (12) vs (7) Martinez
Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blood looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blood looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blood! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blood (16) vs (7) Martinez
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to reverse the position.
Martinez trying to remain calm as Blood controls from the top position.
Blood goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Martinez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Blood but great work by Martinez. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blood (16) vs (11) Martinez
Martinez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blood regains half guard.
Blood keeping control of the position.
Martinez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blood sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blood preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Martinez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blood is just riding it out for now. Martinez eventually gives up the hold.
Blood controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Blood tries to get to full guard but Martinez has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Martinez seems to be looking for submissions.
Martinez trying to mount his opponent but Blood defends it.
Martinez is working for a submission of some sort.
Martinez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blood is just riding it out for now. Martinez eventually gives up the hold.
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blood is looking to control Martinez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blood avoid being mounted?
Martinez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (16) vs (14) Martinez
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blood is in all sorts of trouble here.
Martinez fails to advance to Blood's back.
Martinez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Blood is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (18) vs (14) Martinez
Blood wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Blood looking to sit in guard and control but Martinez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (18) vs (16) Martinez
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Martinez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blood manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinez has Blood in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (20) vs (16) Martinez
Blood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Martinez working for a triangle but Blood defends it easily.
Blood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martinez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blood has managed to get both his arms back between Martinez's legs - danger averted.
Blood is stalling in the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Martinez is keeping the position for now.
Blood wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blood uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (23) vs (16) Martinez
And that's the end of the fight!
Blood takes the fight on points by 23 to 16.
Richard Blood managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bushido Fightwear, into his post fight interview. |
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