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ADCC - Qualifiers 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Higor Pereira (ranked 7905 p4p, 490 weight class) and Nicky Ryan (ranked 7002 p4p, 461 weight class). Nicky Ryan acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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 1 losses; Higor Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Nicky Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pereira dives in and scores a takedown into Ryan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pereira (2) vs (0) Ryan
Ryan looking to control.
Ryan is adopting a defensive guard.
Pereira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (5) vs (0) Ryan
Ryan can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan prevents Pereira from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ryan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan tries to improve position but can't.
Pereira moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pereira working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to advance to mount but Ryan denies him.
Ryan tries to buck Pereira off but Pereira is having none of it.
Ryan gets back to half guard.
Pereira not doing much here.
Ryan trying to hold on to Pereira's head to control him but Pereira postures up.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Ryan trying to hold on to Pereira's head to control him but Pereira postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pereira forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryan.
Pereira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pereira's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ryan has his foot on Pereira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pereira works his way back into a safe position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pereira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pereira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pereira is aware though and is defending well.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pereira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ryan pulls Pereira in close to his closed guard and prevents Pereira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pereira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ryan seems keen to control Pereira's posture.
Ryan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control the position.
Ryan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ryan controls Pereira momentarily but Pereira frees himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pereira postures up.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Ryan is keeping the position.
Pereira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pereira has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Pereira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pereira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pereira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Pereira is looking to advance position but Ryan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pereira (5) vs (4) Ryan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira is squirming around, avoiding Ryan's attempts to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is working to get back to half guard.
Pereira tries to improve his position but Ryan has taken his back! Ryan has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Pereira tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ryan pushes Pereira away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nicky Ryan! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 3877 p4p, 86 weight class) and Michael Musumeci (ranked 3879 p4p, 88 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Marcelo Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Michael Musumeci!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
Musumeci pulls guard successfully.
Garcia is fighting to break Musumeci's control of his arms but Musumeci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Musumeci keeps moving.
Garcia is posturing up here but Musumeci has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Garcia tries to roll out but it's too tight and Garcia has to tap! Slick submission there by Musumeci!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Musumeci! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mahamad Aly (ranked 3876 p4p, 138 weight class) and Antonio Braga Neto (ranked 3881 p4p, 140 weight class). Antonio Braga Neto has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mahamad Aly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Antonio Braga Neto!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braga Neto.
Aly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aly (2) vs (0) Braga Neto
Braga Neto wants to get back to full guard.
Braga Neto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aly stopping the sweep attempt from Braga Neto.
Aly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Braga Neto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (2) vs (2) Braga Neto
Aly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Braga Neto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Braga Neto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Braga Neto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aly looking for a guillotine here but Braga Neto defends easily.
Aly trying to control the position here.
Braga Neto stands and throws Aly's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (2) vs (5) Braga Neto
Braga Neto wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aly, who protects the arm well.
Aly tries to improve position but can't.
Braga Neto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Braga Neto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aly tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aly struggling a bit here.
Braga Neto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aly's legs.
Braga Neto is trying to get an arm triangle but Aly is defending well.
Aly stops Braga Neto from passing to mount.
Aly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aly gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (2) vs (7) Braga Neto
Aly wants to control but Braga Neto is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto goes for an armbar but Aly turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Aly. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (4) vs (7) Braga Neto
Braga Neto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aly passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (7) vs (7) Braga Neto
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.
Braga Neto regains half guard.
Braga Neto moves into full guard.
Aly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aly is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aly preventing the sweep.
Aly stays in close to Braga Neto's body and controls the position.
Aly wants to pass the guard but Braga Neto is keeping the position.
Braga Neto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (7) vs (9) Braga Neto
Braga Neto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aly's guard.
Braga Neto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (7) vs (12) Braga Neto
Aly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Braga Neto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Aly has worked his arm free - good work by Aly!
Braga Neto tries to advance to mount but Aly denies him.
Braga Neto advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (7) vs (14) Braga Neto
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto avoids the attempt from Aly to control.
Braga Neto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Aly turns into him and now he's in Braga Neto's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (9) vs (14) Braga Neto
Braga Neto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aly is one step ahead there.
Aly wants to control from the top but Braga Neto keeps moving.
Braga Neto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Aly controls the pace.
Aly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Braga Neto's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aly wants to pass the guard but Braga Neto is defending well.
Aly is trying to control. Braga Neto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aly could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Braga Neto is looking to improve his position.
Braga Neto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Braga Neto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (9) vs (16) Braga Neto
Aly is controlling Braga Neto's posture.
Aly keeping full guard, as Braga Neto tries to pass.
Aly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Braga Neto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Braga Neto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (9) vs (19) Braga Neto
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Aly is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga Neto moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (9) vs (21) Braga Neto
Aly has given up his back here. Will Braga Neto look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Aly (9) vs (24) Braga Neto
Aly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Aly showing good submission defense here.
Braga Neto looks winded!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aly defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Braga Neto's arms.
Braga Neto gets his hands free as Aly looks to control.
Braga Neto is looking for the choke from the back position but Aly is controlling his hands well.
Aly showing good submission defense here.
Braga Neto looking to break Aly's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aly remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Braga Neto will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Braga Neto doesn't have the hooks in and Aly manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (11) vs (24) Braga Neto
Aly 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.
Aly wants to control from the top but Braga Neto keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto wants to sweep but no luck.
Aly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Braga Neto on the ground.
Braga Neto keeping full guard, as Aly tries to pass.
Braga Neto wants to sweep but no luck.
Braga Neto is still trying to improve position.
Aly trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga Neto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aly is stalling in the full guard.
Braga Neto wants to sweep but no luck.
Aly trying to control the position from guard on top but Braga Neto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braga Neto keeping full guard, as Aly tries to pass.
Aly stays in close to Braga Neto's body and controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aly trying to control but Braga Neto is working from the bottom.
Braga Neto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aly (11) vs (26) Braga Neto
Braga Neto slips nicely into half guard.
Braga Neto passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Aly (11) vs (29) Braga Neto
Aly tries to improve position but can't.
Braga Neto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Aly's legs.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Braga Neto advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aly (11) vs (31) Braga Neto
Aly is trying to escape the mount.
Aly wants to hold on but Braga Neto pushes him away.
Aly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Braga Neto moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Aly (11) vs (34) Braga Neto
Braga Neto tightening his grip on Aly, looking for the choke.
Braga Neto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Aly defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aly has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Braga Neto working for a choke but Aly is defending well.
Aly tries to break free.
Braga Neto is persistently looking for the submission but Aly is defending it well.
Aly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Braga Neto is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Aly taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Braga Neto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Braga Neto! |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gabriel Arges (ranked 3875 p4p, 85 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 3878 p4p, 87 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Arges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arges instigates a clinch.
Vieira has clasped his hands together around Arges's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arges (0) vs (4) Vieira
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arges is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Arges regains half guard.
Arges wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Arges looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Arges is working away.
Arges looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Vieira. Oh but Arges has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Vieira goes limp - he's gone! Arges jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Arges! |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erberth Santos (ranked 6169 p4p, 125 weight class) and Marcus Almeida (ranked 3880 p4p, 139 weight class). Marcus Almeida 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Erberth Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Marcus Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Santos fails with a takedown attempt.
Almeida closes the distance and clinches.
Santos wants a takedown.
Santos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Almeida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erberth Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Almeida pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida shoots in looking for a takedown but Santos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Almeida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Santos tries to sprawl but Almeida drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (0) vs (2) Almeida
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Almeida is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos wants to get back to full guard.
Almeida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Almeida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Santos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Almeida.
Santos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Santos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos seems keen to control Almeida's posture.
Almeida wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos is pulling down on Almeida's head to control his posture.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Almeida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Almeida tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (2) Almeida
Almeida wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
Santos passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (2) Almeida
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Almeida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Almeida looks winded!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Almeida is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Santos (8) vs (2) Almeida
Santos is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Almeida is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Erberth Santos! |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 3518 p4p, 296 weight class) and Victor Kowalevitz (ranked 6191 p4p, 436 weight class). Anthony Pettis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 10 wins and 5 losses; Anthony Pettis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Victor Kowalevitz!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pettis rushes Kowalevitz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pettis has hold of one of Kowalevitz's legs. Kowalevitz is fighting the takedown attempt but Pettis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pettis (2) vs (0) Kowalevitz
Kowalevitz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pettis wants to pass the guard but Kowalevitz is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalevitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalevitz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pettis controls the pace.
Pettis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kowalevitz actively working from the bottom here.
Kowalevitz trying to get back to full guard but Pettis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (5) vs (0) Kowalevitz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kowalevitz is holding on tight.
Pettis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kowalevitz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kowalevitz 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.
Kowalevitz is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pettis jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (8) vs (0) Kowalevitz
Pettis is staying tight to Kowalevitz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kowalevitz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pettis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kowalevitz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pettis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pettis (10) vs (0) Kowalevitz
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis controlling the position easily from mount.
Pettis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kowalevitz for as long as he can get away with.
Kowalevitz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pettis controlling from mount.
Kowalevitz is desperately trying to improve his position but Pettis has a good base and remains in mount.
Kowalevitz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pettis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kowalevitz! Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (13) vs (0) Kowalevitz
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pettis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalevitz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kowalevitz 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.
Kowalevitz wants to sweep but Pettis has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (16) vs (0) Kowalevitz
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.
Pettis advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pettis (18) vs (0) Kowalevitz
Pettis controlling his opponent.
Kowalevitz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kowalevitz tries to improve his position but Pettis has taken his back! Pettis has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kowalevitz tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Pettis pushes Kowalevitz away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Anthony Pettis, 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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