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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caldeira closes the distance and pushes Barnkvist back into the cage.
Caldeira pulls guard successfully.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caldeira is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira pulls Barnkvist in close to prevent any damage.
Caldeira keeping full guard, as Barnkvist tries to pass.
We've been hearing that Barnkvist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barnkvist passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (3) vs (0) Caldeira
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to bench press Barnkvist off him but Barnkvist keeps the position.
Caldeira is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Caldeira wants to control but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnkvist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caldeira 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.
Caldeira is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnkvist thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barnkvist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnkvist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Caldeira is looking to control Barnkvist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Barnkvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working.
Barnkvist seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Caldeira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnkvist gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist slips nicely into half guard.
Barnkvist wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist wants to pass to mount but Caldeira is defending the position.
Caldeira looking for a kimura from the bottom but Barnkvist passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (0) Caldeira
Caldeira sneaks back into half guard.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Caldeira is trying to maintain the position but Barnkvist is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist is looking for a kimura here.
Caldeira is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Caldeira is holding on to half guard well.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Caldeira is trying to control but can't.
Barnkvist is looking for a kimura but Caldeira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnkvist to get the leverage.
Barnkvist is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caldeira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Barnkvist.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Caldeira defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Caldeira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Caldeira working for a triangle but Barnkvist defends it easily.
Barnkvist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnkvist stays in close to Caldeira's body and controls the position.
Caldeira can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnkvist advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Caldeira gets full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira wants to sweep but no luck.
Caldeira is still trying to improve position.
Barnkvist is pushing down on Caldeira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Caldeira is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnkvist has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnkvist is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Caldeira! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (0) Caldeira
Barnkvist looking to control and managing it successfully.
Barnkvist working for a submission but Caldeira is keeping him at bay.
Barnkvist controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to hold on but Barnkvist postures up.
Barnkvist looking to control but Caldeira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnkvist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnkvist goes for an armbar but Caldeira turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Caldeira. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnkvist is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist has his foot on Caldeira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caldeira works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Caldeira from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnkvist is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist is looking to sweep but instead, Caldeira has passed into half guard.
Barnkvist wants to sweep but Caldeira has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (5) Caldeira
Caldeira trying to control the position but Barnkvist is working away.
Caldeira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barnkvist has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Caldeira but great work by Barnkvist. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (13) vs (5) Caldeira
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnkvist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caldeira is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Caldeira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Barnkvist's best efforts.
Barnkvist is thwarting Caldeira's attempts to control the position.
Barnkvist is keen to just control but Caldeira is a slippery customer.
Caldeira is looking to control Barnkvist's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldeira avoid being mounted?
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is defending well.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Barnkvist keeps him under control.
Barnkvist moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (16) vs (5) Caldeira
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Caldeira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Caldeira working a defensive guard here.
Caldeira 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnkvist advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Caldeira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caldeira is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist passes Caldeira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Caldeira tries to get to full guard but Barnkvist has control of the leg.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Caldeira defends it.
Barnkvist passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (19) vs (5) Caldeira
Caldeira tries to buck Barnkvist off but Barnkvist is having none of it.
Barnkvist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira prevents Barnkvist from moving into mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but can't.
Caldeira is trying to control Barnkvist's posture but Barnkvist avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but can't.
Caldeira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Caldeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caldeira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Caldeira defends it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Barnkvist moves into full mount! Caldeira won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (22) vs (5) Caldeira
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caldeira is looking to escape.
Barnkvist controlling the pace for now.
Barnkvist looking to control but Caldeira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caldeira tries to reverse the position but Barnkvist maintains control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira holds on to Barnkvist as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caldeira is looking to escape.
Barnkvist is really struggling to control Caldeira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Barnkvist looking for a guillotine from mount but Caldeira is having none of it.
Caldeira wants to hold on but Barnkvist pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caldeira is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist takes the fight on points by 22 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Peter Barnkvist thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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