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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Yahir Velez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stabler stuffs the takedown.
Velez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stabler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Velez has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Stabler counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yahir Velez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Stabler has picked Velez up - he's going for a ride! Stabler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velez (0) vs (2) Stabler
Stabler not doing much here.
Velez trying to get back to full guard but Stabler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Velez (0) vs (5) Stabler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stabler pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T1#
Velez is working to get back to half guard.
Stabler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Velez is trying to escape the mount but Stabler keeps good control and instead manages to take Velez's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Velez (0) vs (8) Stabler
Stabler controls the position.#T2#
Velez is really stuck here.
Velez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stabler.
#SUB2#
Stabler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Velez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stabler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Velez.
Velez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
What can Velez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Stabler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stabler keeps control of the position as Velez tries to break free.
Stabler is riding his opponent, not letting Velez buck him off. #T4#
Stabler is hanging on to Velez's back as he tries to escape.
Stabler trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Velez right now.
#SUB2#
Stabler is looking for the choke from the back position but Velez is controlling his hands well. #T5#
You can see the frustration on Velez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Stabler tries to get the hooks in deep but Velez pushed the leg off.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Velez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Stabler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Velez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Stabler keeps control of the position as Velez tries to break free.
Stabler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Velez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Velez is working hard here to advance position.#T7##SUB2#
Velez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I would not like to be Velez right now.
I really don't envy Velez right now.
Stabler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Velez doesn't escape. #T8#
Velez wants to control his opponent's hands but Stabler gets his hands free.
Stabler controlling well, preventing Velez from escaping the position.
Stabler avoiding Velez 's attempts to control his hands.
Velez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Stabler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Stabler not allowing Velez to control his hands.
Velez is trying to break free.
#T9#
Velez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Velez is looking to improve his position.
Stabler is controlling the pace.
Stabler prevents Velez from improving his position.#T10#
Stabler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stabler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Velez! Score +3 for passing guard: Velez (0) vs (11) Stabler
Stabler avoids the attempt from Velez to control.
Velez is looking to improve his position but Stabler isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Stabler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Velez can't escape the position.
#T12#
Stabler controlling from mount.
Velez is trying desperately to improve position.
Velez is squirming around, avoiding Stabler's attempts to control the action.
Stabler controlling his opponent. #T13#
Let's hope that Stabler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Velez is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stabler content just to control the position here.
Velez tries to reverse the position but Stabler maintains control.#T14#
Stabler tries to control but Velez wriggling away.
Stabler content just to control the position here.
Stabler wants to take his opponent's back but Velez doesn't allow it.
Stabler avoids the attempt from Velez to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velez prevents Stabler from taking his back.
Velez is squirming around, avoiding Stabler's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stabler wins on points by 11 to 0. |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Joaquin Chase! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Reece Hartman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Hartman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chase (0) vs (2) Hartman
Chase is trying to get back to full guard.
Hartman trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Hartman seems to be looking for submissions.
Hartman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hartman is working away from the top position though.
Chase wants to improve his position but Hartman is controlling well.
Chase is trying to maintain the position but Hartman is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Chase moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chase is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hartman tries to free his leg and advance position but Chase is retaining full guard.
Hartman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chase 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.#T2#
Chase keeping full guard, as Hartman tries to pass.
Hartman wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
Chase will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hartman pushing down on Chase's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Hartman is taking a breather. Chase says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Chase looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hartman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hartman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4##SUB#
Chase looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hartman pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chase (0) vs (5) Hartman
Hartman wants to take Chase's back but he can't do it this time.
Hartman looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Hartman fails to advance to Chase's back.
Hartman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chase 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: Chase (2) vs (5) Hartman
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hartman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chase (2) vs (7) Hartman
Chase trying to control the position.
#T6#
Chase looking for a sweep. Not yet Chase, not yet.
Hartman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hartman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Chase is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7#
Chase is trying to hold Hartman in close to prevent damage but Hartman has managed to pass into half guard.
Hartman is controlling the pace.
Chase tries to roll over but Hartman keeps him under control.#T8#
Hartman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Hartman is looking for a kimura here.
Chase wants to control but Hartman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hartman is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Hartman moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chase (2) vs (10) Hartman#SUB2#
Hartman is trying to get an arm triangle but Chase is defending well. #SUB2#
Hartman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hartman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chase, who protects the arm well. #T10#
Chase tries to improve position but can't.
Hartman controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Hartman is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Chase looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hartman gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Chase is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hartman lets go of the hold and Chase can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reece Hartman! |
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