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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tripp Melendez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thiago De Lima!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Melendez shoots in looking for a takedown but De Lima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Melendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
De Lima clinches up against the cage.
Melendez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
De Lima jumps guard but Melendez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
De Lima gets control of Melendez's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Lima will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
De Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melendez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melendez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Melendez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melendez (0) vs (2) De Lima
De Lima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Melendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Lima passes Melendez's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
De Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melendez is just riding it out for now. De Lima eventually gives up the hold.
De Lima moves into full mount! Melendez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Melendez (0) vs (5) De Lima#SUB2#
De Lima is working for a guillotine from mount but Melendez frees his head quite easily.
Melendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Lima on the ground.
De Lima wants to take Melendez's back here but Melendez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
De Lima manages to capitalize on a mistake by Melendez to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Melendez (0) vs (8) De Lima#T2#
Melendez looking very determined here, making life difficult for De Lima.
#SUB2#
De Lima is cranking Melendez's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Melendez! He's tightened the choke and Melendez is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thiago De Lima! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Magomed Gadzhimagomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Stabler fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Stabler forces Gadzhimagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Gadzhimagomedov is trying to pull guard but Stabler has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Stabler has clasped his hands together around Gadzhimagomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gadzhimagomedov (0) vs (4) Stabler
Stabler trying to control the action but Gadzhimagomedov is working from the bottom.
Stabler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gadzhimagomedov is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadzhimagomedov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gadzhimagomedov is looking to improve his position.
Stabler moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gadzhimagomedov (0) vs (7) Stabler#T1#
Stabler works to advance to full mount. Gadzhimagomedov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gadzhimagomedov (0) vs (9) Stabler
Gadzhimagomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Stabler looking to secure an arm triangle but Gadzhimagomedov defends it well. #SUB2#
Stabler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stabler.
Stabler wants to take his opponent's back but Gadzhimagomedov doesn't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Stabler.
Gadzhimagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gadzhimagomedov tries to get out of the position.
Stabler moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gadzhimagomedov (0) vs (12) Stabler#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stabler's arms.
Stabler trying to control.#SUB2#
Stabler is persistently looking for the submission but Gadzhimagomedov is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Stabler looking for the choke but no joy. #T3##SUB2#
Stabler 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, Gadzhimagomedov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Stabler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Stabler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gadzhimagomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Stabler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB2#
Stabler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gadzhimagomedov for a finish. #SUB2#
Stabler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gadzhimagomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Stabler is persistently looking for the submission but Gadzhimagomedov is defending it well.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to escape but Stabler has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5##SUB2#
Stabler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gadzhimagomedov rolls, trying to escape but Stabler keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Stabler's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Stabler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov is defending well though. Stabler let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Stabler is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6##SUB2#
Stabler is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov is defending well though. Stabler let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Stabler tightening his grip on Gadzhimagomedov, looking for the choke.
Gadzhimagomedov tries to roll but Stabler sticks to his back.
#T7##SUB2#
Stabler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Stabler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Stabler working for a choke but Gadzhimagomedov is defending well. #SUB2#
Stabler is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gadzhimagomedov can't escape the position.
#T8##SUB2#
Stabler is looking for the choke from the back position but Gadzhimagomedov is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Stabler is looking for the choke from the back position but Gadzhimagomedov is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Stabler working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stabler. #SUB2#
Stabler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gadzhimagomedov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gadzhimagomedov for a finish. #SUB2#
Stabler working for a choke but Gadzhimagomedov is defending well. #SUB2#
Stabler looking to break Gadzhimagomedov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gadzhimagomedov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Stabler will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T9#
You can see the frustration on Gadzhimagomedov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov fending off the submission attempt from Stabler. #SUB2#
Stabler 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, Gadzhimagomedov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T10##SUB2#
Stabler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stabler has the hooks in. Gadzhimagomedov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Stabler is persistently looking for the submission but Gadzhimagomedov is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Stabler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gadzhimagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stabler on the ground.#SUB2#
Stabler seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Gadzhimagomedov's chin but Gadzhimagomedov turns very nicely into Stabler's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Gadzhimagomedov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gadzhimagomedov (2) vs (12) Stabler#SUB2#
Gadzhimagomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stabler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gadzhimagomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Stabler's legs - danger averted.#T11#
Gadzhimagomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gadzhimagomedov (5) vs (12) Stabler
Gadzhimagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stabler keeps working.
Stabler manages to get back to half guard.
Stabler manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Stabler looking for subs off his back but Gadzhimagomedov has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T12#
Gadzhimagomedov is pressing down on Stabler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stabler is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stabler moves into full guard.
Gadzhimagomedov wants to control from the top but Stabler keeps moving. #T13##SUB2#
Stabler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Stabler looking for a guillotine here but Gadzhimagomedov defends easily.
Stabler keeping moving, preventing Gadzhimagomedov from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB2#
Stabler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gadzhimagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Stabler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gadzhimagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gadzhimagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gadzhimagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stabler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gadzhimagomedov wants to control from the top but Stabler keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stabler wins on points by 12 to 5. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hector Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; TW GC!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
GC closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moreno did well to prevent GC getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moreno (0) vs (2) GC#SUB2#
GC is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moreno has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
GC is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moreno defends it well. #SUB2#
GC is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moreno is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Moreno makes his way to full guard, as GC worked for a kimura.
Moreno keeping full guard, as GC tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
GC drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says GC as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Moreno screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with GC! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). TW GC! |
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Main event
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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 0 losses; Marcos Pencho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Emmanuel Martinez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!#TD#
Pencho gets control of Martinez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pencho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Pencho working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Martinez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pencho dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (2) vs (0) Martinez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pencho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martinez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martinez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martinez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pencho (2) vs (4) Martinez#T1##SUB2#
Martinez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Martinez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pencho prevents Martinez from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Martinez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pencho is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pencho gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Pencho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Martinez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pencho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinez has Pencho in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (4) vs (4) Martinez
Pencho has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Martinez has his foot on Pencho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pencho works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Pencho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pencho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pencho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martinez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martinez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martinez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pencho (4) vs (8) Martinez#SUB2#
Martinez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Pencho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martinez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pencho (8) vs (8) Martinez
Martinez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Martinez tries to escape the position.
#T5##SUB#
Pencho is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Martinez breaks Pencho's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (8) vs (10) Martinez#SUB2#
Martinez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pencho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pencho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pencho! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pencho (12) vs (10) Martinez
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Martinez wants to control but Pencho postures up.
Martinez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pencho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Pencho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Martinez, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Martinez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
We've been informed that Martinez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Pencho is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martinez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martinez has one of Pencho's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Pencho working away.#T8##SUB#
Pencho swings around for an armbar but Martinez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pencho's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (12) vs (12) Martinez#SUB2#
Martinez has gone for a leg lock! Pencho slips out almost immediately though and dives into Martinez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (14) vs (12) Martinez
Martinez is controlling Pencho's posture.#SUB#
Pencho is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martinez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martinez has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (14) vs (14) Martinez#T9#
Pencho has Martinez pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Martinez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pencho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pencho has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (16) vs (14) Martinez#SUB#
Pencho 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. #T10##SUB2#
Martinez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pencho defends well.#SUB#
Pencho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martinez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martinez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martinez! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pencho (16) vs (18) Martinez
Pencho is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Martinez moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pencho (16) vs (20) Martinez#SUB2#
Martinez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pencho is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (18) vs (20) Martinez#SUB#
Pencho drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martinez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (18) vs (22) Martinez#SUB2#
Martinez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pencho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pencho has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (20) vs (22) Martinez#T12#
Martinez looking to control.
#SUB#
Pencho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pencho preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Martinez has his foot on Pencho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pencho works his way back into a safe position though.#T13##SUB#
Pencho drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Martinez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pencho has Martinez in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (20) vs (24) Martinez#SUB2#
Martinez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pencho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pencho has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (22) vs (24) Martinez
Martinez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14##SUB#
Pencho has gone for a leg lock! Martinez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pencho's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pencho (22) vs (26) Martinez#SUB#
Pencho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martinez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pencho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martinez defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martinez wins on points by 26 to 22.
An out of breath Emmanuel Martinez 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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