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CACC 169: Andersson vs Jello PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Paddy Fagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Arturo Caldeira!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fagan gets a clinch.
Caldeira works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fagan (0) vs (2) Caldeira
Caldeira trying to control but Fagan is working from the bottom.
Caldeira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fagan 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.
Caldeira advances to half guard.
Caldeira is trying to control the action in half guard but Fagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fagan wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Fagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Caldeira content to control rather than advance.
Caldeira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fagan is just riding it out for now. Caldeira eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caldeira is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan looking for submissions off his back.
Fagan looking for submissions off his back.
Fagan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fagan wants to control the position but Caldeira says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Caldeira seems to be working for a kimura but Fagan defends the submission attempt.
Caldeira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fagan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fagan trying to hold on to Caldeira's head to control him but Caldeira postures up.
Caldeira is trying to control the action in half guard but Fagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagan tries to roll over but Caldeira keeps him under control.
Caldeira is pressing down on Fagan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fagan is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fagan moves into full guard.
Caldeira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fagan is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Caldeira rolls with it to try and escape but Fagan cranks on the arm and Caldeira is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paddy Fagan!
Paddy Fagan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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