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CACC 174: Pavlov vs Sakuraba 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paddy Fagan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fagan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fagan stops a takedown attempt from Steel.
Fagan pulls guard.
Fagan working for a triangle but Steel defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Fagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel wants to control from the top but Fagan keeps moving.
Fagan is trying to keep Steel in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel passes into half guard.
Fagan looking for submissions off his back.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan is looking for a sweep. Steel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fagan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fagan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Steel wants to take a breather but Fagan is having none of it.
Steel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fagan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fagan trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel is looking for a kimura but Fagan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel in particular looking to stall.
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel trying to control the pace.
Fagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan wants to get back to full guard.
Fagan trying to control from the bottom.
Steel wants to free his trapped foot but Fagan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fagan wants to get back to full guard.
Fagan trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Fagan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel is keen to just control but Fagan is a slippery customer.
Fagan actively working from the bottom here.
Fagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Fagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel uses his free foot to push down on Fagan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fagan. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (3) vs (0) Fagan
Fagan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Steel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (6) vs (0) Fagan
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fagan is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Steel controlling the pace for now.
Fagan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Steel (9) vs (0) Fagan
Fagan tries to break free.
Steel biding his time, controlling Fagan.
Fagan is really stuck here.
Steel is trying to stick to Fagan's back but Fagan is turning into Steel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Steel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fagan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (9) vs (2) Fagan
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fagan wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fagan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard.
Fagan drops back looking for a leg! Steel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steel manages to kick Fagan off! Fagan jumps back into Steel's guard.
Fagan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steel has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (11) vs (2) Fagan
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel is pushing down on Fagan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fagan is fighting to maintain full guard but Steel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel slows the pace down in half guard.
Fagan tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fagan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel is pressing down on Fagan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fagan is holding on for now.
Fagan wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Fagan trying to control here.
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Fagan defends it.
Fagan trying to control but Steel postures up.
Fagan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Steel is staying active.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fagan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fagan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fagan looking for submissions off his back.
Fagan wants to get back to full guard.
Steel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Steel prevents Fagan from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel is trying to control. Fagan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel is taking a breather. Fagan 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.
Fagan actively working from the bottom here.
Fagan wants to sweep but Steel has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (14) vs (2) Fagan
Fagan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fagan is letting Steel control him for a moment.
Fagan is looking to reverse the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fagan keeps trying to improve his position.
Fagan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Steel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fagan is trying to control but can't.
Steel is trying to control. Fagan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fagan tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (17) vs (2) Fagan
Steel controlling the pace for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fagan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fagan trying to control here.
Fagan tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
Steel is taking a breather. Fagan 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.
Fagan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel trying to control the action but Fagan is working from the bottom.
Fagan is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fagan gets full guard.
Fagan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fagan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Steel is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fagan. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (20) vs (2) Fagan
Fagan looks winded!
Steel trying to control the action but Fagan is working from the bottom.
Fagan tries to improve position but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fagan struggling a bit here.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Fagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel taking a breather here.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Fagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fagan is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control.
Steel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fagan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Bjj Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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