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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Kowalevitz (ranked 8636 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davos Seaworth (ranked 6887 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalevitz has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Victor Kowalevitz 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Victor Kowalevitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Davos Seaworth!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kowalevitz tries to keep at a distance but Seaworth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seaworth turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Seaworth manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kowalevitz (0) vs (4) Seaworth
Kowalevitz is looking to regain half guard here but Seaworth keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Seaworth stalls from top position.
Seaworth is looking to take a break and control but Kowalevitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seaworth tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kowalevitz's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seaworth goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kowalevitz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Seaworth's guard! Nice work there by Kowalevitz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalevitz (2) vs (4) Seaworth
Seaworth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seaworth has his foot on Kowalevitz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kowalevitz works his way back into a safe position though.
Seaworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Seaworth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kowalevitz stopping the sweep attempt from Seaworth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth controlling Kowalevitz's posture.
Seaworth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kowalevitz 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.
Kowalevitz preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seaworth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Seaworth pulls Kowalevitz in close to his closed guard and prevents Kowalevitz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Seaworth is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth keeping moving, preventing Kowalevitz from controlling successfully.
Seaworth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kowalevitz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalevitz (2) vs (6) Seaworth
Seaworth trying to control but Kowalevitz is working from the bottom.
Seaworth wants to pass the guard but Kowalevitz is keeping the position.
Seaworth wants to control from the top but Kowalevitz keeps moving.
Seaworth wants to pass the guard but Kowalevitz is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Seaworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalevitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seaworth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kowalevitz is breathing heavily.
Seaworth wants to pass the guard but Kowalevitz is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth keeps trying to improve his position.
Seaworth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kowalevitz is trying to control the position but Seaworth postures up.
Seaworth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Seaworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalevitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalevitz keeping full guard, as Seaworth tries to pass.
Seaworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalevitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seaworth trying to move into half guard but instead Kowalevitz has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalevitz (4) vs (6) Seaworth
Seaworth has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kowalevitz won't allow Seaworth to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kowalevitz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalevitz (7) vs (6) Seaworth
You can see the frustration on Seaworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Seaworth tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kowalevitz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kowalevitz (9) vs (6) Seaworth
Seaworth is trying desperately to improve position.
Seaworth holds on for dear life, controlling Kowalevitz's posture momentarily.
Seaworth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Seaworth regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kowalevitz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Seaworth is doing well to control the position and prevent Kowalevitz from advancing to side control.
Seaworth has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Seaworth tries to get to full guard but Kowalevitz has control of the leg.
Seaworth is positioning himself well to prevent Kowalevitz advancing to mount.
Kowalevitz is trying to control. Seaworth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Seaworth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kowalevitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kowalevitz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kowalevitz (9) vs (10) Seaworth
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth is hanging on to Kowalevitz's back as he tries to escape.
Seaworth gets his hands free as Kowalevitz looks to control.
Seaworth is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kowalevitz defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Seaworth is controlling the position but Kowalevitz somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Seaworth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Seaworth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Seaworth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kowalevitz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kowalevitz is looking to control Seaworth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kowalevitz avoid being mounted?
Seaworth wants to work for an arm triangle but Kowalevitz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Seaworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kowalevitz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Seaworth seems to be working for a kimura but Kowalevitz defends the submission attempt.
Seaworth is working for a kimura but Kowalevitz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth tries to pass to full mount but Kowalevitz defends it.
Seaworth controlling the action here.
Kowalevitz won't allow Seaworth to pass to mount.
Seaworth looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Seaworth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth is looking for a kimura here.
Seaworth is looking to take a break and control but Kowalevitz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seaworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kowalevitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kowalevitz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Seaworth is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Seaworth trying to control the pace.
Kowalevitz won't allow Seaworth to pass to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Seaworth is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kowalevitz sees it coming and defends easily.
Seaworth stalling.
Seaworth wants to control but Kowalevitz is keeping him busy.
Seaworth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kowalevitz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seaworth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Seaworth controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seaworth wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between JJ Powers (ranked 8129 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Wilkins (ranked 6669 p4p, 564 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; JJ Powers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Austin Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wilkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Powers's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Powers (0) vs (2) Wilkins
Wilkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Powers is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilkins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilkins.
Wilkins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wilkins seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Powers is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Austin Wilkins! |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Higor Pereira (ranked 5307 p4p, 381 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 6575 p4p, 558 weight class). 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Higor Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Craven rushes Pereira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pereira goes for a takedown attempt but Craven pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Craven gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Craven jumps into guard, dragging Pereira to the mat.
Pereira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Craven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pereira is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pereira has picked Craven up and slammed him! Craven can't keep hold of the triangle and Pereira manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (3) vs (0) Craven
Craven is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pereira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira prevents Craven from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Craven gets full guard.
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Craven is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira preventing the sweep.
Pereira content to stall in guard here.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Craven is keeping the position.
Craven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pereira passes Craven's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Craven is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pereira is trying to control the action in half guard but Craven is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Craven wants to improve his position but Pereira is controlling well.
Craven gets full guard.
Craven wants to hit a switch here but Pereira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Craven there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (6) vs (0) Craven
Pereira looking to control but Craven is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Craven is desperately trying to improve his position but Pereira has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven is trying to reverse the position but instead Pereira has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (9) vs (0) Craven
Pereira doesn't have the hooks in and Craven manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (9) vs (2) Craven
Craven wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craven is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pereira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pereira has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (11) vs (2) Craven
Craven 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.
Pereira trying to control but Craven is working from the bottom.
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Craven is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pereira is one step ahead there.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Craven lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (11) vs (4) Craven
Craven advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (11) vs (7) Craven
Craven tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pereira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Craven tries for a kimura but Pereira is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Craven is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pereira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Craven tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Craven has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Craven is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pereira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pereira is looking for a sweep.
Craven swings around for an armbar but Pereira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Craven's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (13) vs (7) Craven
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pereira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Craven is keeping the position for now.
Craven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Craven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Craven wants to improve his position but instead Pereira has moved into half guard.
Craven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pereira trying to control the action but Craven is working from the bottom.
Pereira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Craven is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pereira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pereira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pereira (13) vs (11) Craven
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control but not successfully.
Craven doesn't have the hooks in and Pereira manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (15) vs (11) Craven
Pereira won't allow Craven to sweep him here.
Craven looking for subs off his back but Pereira has passed one foot through into half guard.
Pereira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (18) vs (11) Craven
Pereira takes Craven's back. Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (21) vs (11) Craven
Craven turns into Pereira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (21) vs (13) Craven
Pereira controls Craven momentarily but Craven frees himself.
Craven won't allow Pereira to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Craven drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pereira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pereira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pereira! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pereira (25) vs (13) Craven
Pereira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Craven keeps working.
Craven tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Craven sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pereira wants to pass to mount but Craven is defending the position.
Craven looking for submissions off his back.
Craven is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pereira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Craven is defending well.
Pereira prevents Craven from improving his position.
Pereira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Craven makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Craven.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Craven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pereira is one step ahead there.
Pereira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Craven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pereira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Craven looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pereira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pereira wants to pass to mount but Craven is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Craven manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Craven wants to improve his position but instead Pereira has moved into half guard.
Craven tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.
Craven is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pereira jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (28) vs (13) Craven
Craven tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pereira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Craven seems a little lost for a moment, as Pereira dominates the positioning.
Pereira wants to control but Craven is keeping him busy.
Craven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Craven manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Craven tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.
Craven manages to get to full guard.
Craven wants to sweep but no luck.
Craven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pereira is aware though and is defending well.
Pereira trying to control but Craven is working from the bottom.
Pereira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Craven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pereira has managed to get both his arms back between Craven's legs - danger averted.
Pereira trying to control but Craven is working from the bottom.
Craven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pereira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Craven keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
Craven 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.
Craven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Craven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Craven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pereira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (28) vs (15) Craven
Craven is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pereira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pereira has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (30) vs (15) Craven
Pereira stopping the sweep attempt from Craven.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pereira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Craven wants to sweep here but Pereira controlling him for the moment.
Craven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Craven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pereira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (30) vs (17) Craven
Craven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Craven drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pereira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Craven has Pereira in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (32) vs (17) Craven
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pereira forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pereira takes the fight on points by 32 to 17. |
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 4134 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Laranja (ranked 6371 p4p, 0 weight class). Bokhchuud's entrance music is ErgeSholee Biste Turda. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Laranja's choice of entrance music: Sangue Do Laranja. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Khuchtei Bokhchuud! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Renato Laranja!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bokhchuud closes the distance and clinches.
Laranja tries for a takedown but Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks.
Laranja is trying to drag Bokhchuud to the mat but Bokhchuud just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bokhchuud is trying to trip Laranja. He has hold of a leg but Laranja is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bokhchuud persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bokhchuud (2) vs (0) Laranja
Laranja throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bokhchuud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laranja looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bokhchuud is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud stands and throws Laranja's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bokhchuud (5) vs (0) Laranja
Laranja is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud wants to control but Laranja is keeping him busy.
Laranja is trying to improve his position.
Bokhchuud controls the position from side control.
Bokhchuud is looking to take a break and control but Laranja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is trying to get back to half guard.
Bokhchuud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laranja on the ground.
Laranja is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bokhchuud is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bokhchuud (7) vs (0) Laranja
Bokhchuud content just to control the position here.
Laranja really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laranja tries to hold on but Bokhchuud pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laranja keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bokhchuud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laranja is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bokhchuud looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laranja is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud controlling from the full mount.
Bokhchuud can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laranja is looking to escape.
Laranja tries to hold on but Bokhchuud postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bokhchuud controlling the position easily from mount.
Laranja regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud wants to pass the guard but Laranja is defending well.
Laranja wants to control but Bokhchuud is keeping busy.
Laranja is pressing down on Bokhchuud'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.
Laranja looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laranja trying to keep a closed guard but Bokhchuud is proving a slippery customer.
Laranja has his foot on Bokhchuud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bokhchuud works his way back into a safe position though.
Laranja looking for a sweep. Not yet Laranja, not yet.
Laranja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bokhchuud tries to free his leg and advance position but Laranja is retaining full guard.
Laranja keeping moving, preventing Bokhchuud from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud is stalling in the full guard.
Laranja 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: Bokhchuud (7) vs (2) Laranja
Laranja is thwarting Bokhchuud's attempts to control the position.
Laranja slows the pace down in half guard.
Bokhchuud controlling the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud wants to control but Laranja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laranja trying to mount his opponent but Bokhchuud defends it.
Bokhchuud wants to get back to full guard.
Laranja wants to free his trapped foot but Bokhchuud is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bokhchuud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laranja seems to be working for a kimura but Bokhchuud defends the submission attempt.
Laranja trying to mount his opponent but Bokhchuud defends it.
Laranja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bokhchuud does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Laranja is controlling the pace.
Laranja trying to control from half guard but Bokhchuud is working away.
Bokhchuud is holding on to half guard well.
Laranja seems to be working for a kimura but Bokhchuud defends the submission attempt.
Bokhchuud slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bokhchuud has control of Laranja's left arm, preventing Laranja from doing any damage.
Laranja trying to control the position from guard on top but Bokhchuud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bokhchuud tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Laranja pushing down on Bokhchuud's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bokhchuud is trying to get back to full guard.
Bokhchuud holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Laranja passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bokhchuud (7) vs (5) Laranja
Bokhchuud prevents Laranja from moving into mount.
Laranja trying to control the position but Bokhchuud is working away.
Laranja moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bokhchuud (7) vs (7) Laranja
Bokhchuud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bokhchuud tries to get out of the position.
Bokhchuud is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laranja looking for a guillotine from mount but Bokhchuud is having none of it.
Bokhchuud tries to reverse the position but Laranja maintains control.
Laranja avoids the attempt from Bokhchuud to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Laranja moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bokhchuud (7) vs (10) Laranja
Bokhchuud trying to control the position but Laranja manages to sink in the hooks.
Laranja looking to break Bokhchuud's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bokhchuud remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Laranja will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I really don't envy Bokhchuud right now.
Laranja has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bokhchuud! Can he survive? No! He's out! Laranja gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Laranja!
Renato Laranja was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Khuchtei Bokhchuud stepped up to the mic, saying 'Сайн байна "Sain baina"-Translation well Shit!'. |
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