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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isoa Tawake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Thomas Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bolleke doesn't manage to clinch there - Tawake circles away.
Bolleke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tawake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bolleke wants to clinch up but Tawake keeps it at a distance.
Tawake tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bolleke manages to circle out of the way.
Bolleke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tawake is looking to counter the offense by Bolleke and move into the clinch.
Bolleke is looking to clinch but Tawake is avoiding it.
Bolleke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tawake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tawake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bolleke is looking to clinch but Tawake is avoiding it.
#CL#
Bolleke tries to keep at a distance but Tawake has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Tawake is trying to trip Bolleke. He has hold of a leg but Bolleke is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tawake persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tawake (2) vs (0) Bolleke
Tawake stands and throws Bolleke's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tawake (5) vs (0) Bolleke
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tawake is trying to get an arm triangle but Bolleke is defending well.
Tawake has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bolleke! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tawake (7) vs (0) Bolleke#T1##SUB#
Tawake looking to secure an arm triangle but Bolleke defends it well. #SUB#
Tawake looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tawake moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Tawake (10) vs (0) Bolleke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tawake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Tawake looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Tawake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bolleke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tawake off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2##SUB#
Tawake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Tawake working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Tawake is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tawake is persistently looking for the submission but Bolleke is defending it well.
Bolleke looks winded!
Tawake biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Bolleke fending off the submission attempt from Tawake. #T3##SUB#
Tawake has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Tawake has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bolleke has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Tawake patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Tawake is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bolleke knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bolleke for a finish. #SUB#
Tawake is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bolleke is defending well though. Tawake let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB#
Bolleke preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tawake. #SUB#
Bolleke defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Tawake is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bolleke has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tawake tries to get the hooks in deep but Bolleke pushed the leg off. #T5##SUB#
Tawake sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bolleke taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isoa Tawake!
Isoa Tawake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mario Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Desmodium Denari!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Denari.
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Denari defends it nicely.
Denari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Denari.
Santos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Denari.
Mario Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmodium Denari.
Denari fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Santos takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Denari wants a takedown.
Denari goes for a takedown in the clinch but Santos prevents it.
Denari prevents the takedown attempt.
Denari drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Santos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Denari has Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Denari tries for a takedown but Santos manages to get underhooks.
Denari tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Santos turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Santos manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Santos (4) vs (0) Denari
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Denari keeps working.
Denari tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura but Denari is defending well.
Santos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Denari's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Denari tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Denari is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Santos tries for a kimura but Denari is defending well.
Denari gets back to half guard.
Denari works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Denari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.
Santos passes Denari's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Santos is keen to just control but Denari is a slippery customer.
Denari is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denari is staying active underneath Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Denari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Denari looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Santos pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (7) vs (0) Denari
Santos prevents Denari from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Santos working for a submission but Denari is keeping him at bay.
Santos wants to take Denari's back here but Denari is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Santos manages to capitalize on a mistake by Denari to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Santos (10) vs (0) Denari#T4##SUB#
Santos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Denari defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Will Santos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Denari rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Santos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Denari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Denari manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Denari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Denari looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
#T5#
Santos wants to control from the top but Denari keeps moving.
Santos is pushing down on Denari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Denari is fighting to maintain full guard but Santos has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Denari defends the submission attempt.
Santos prevents Denari from improving his position.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Denari is defending well. #T6##SUB2#
Denari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Denari tries to get to full guard but Santos has control of the leg.
Denari is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Santos jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (13) vs (0) Denari
Denari is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Santos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Denari looking for submissions off his back.
Santos is trying to control. Denari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Denari has a hand on Santos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Santos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (16) vs (0) Denari
Denari bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Santos (16) vs (2) Denari#T7##SUB#
Denari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Denari has managed to get both his arms back between Santos's legs - danger averted.
Denari passes Santos's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Denari pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Denari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Denari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Santos has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Denari is looking for a kimura here.
#T8##SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Denari wants to pass the guard but Santos is defending well.
Denari is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9##SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denari moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (16) vs (5) Denari#SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura but Santos is defending well.
Santos is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Denari tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Denari has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Denari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Denari tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Denari has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10#
Santos prevents Denari from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Denari tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Santos is trying to control Denari's posture but Denari avoids it.
Santos is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Denari looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Santos wants to control but Denari postures up.#T11##SUB2#
Denari is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Santos is trying to escape and Denari transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Santos is forced to tap! Nice work there by Denari! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desmodium Denari!
Desmodium Denari thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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