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CWC 231 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Alejandro Sepulveda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Vladimir Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Konstantinov gets tackled into the cage by Sepulveda. Sepulveda maintains the clinch.
Konstantinov successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.
Konstantinov has control of Sepulveda's left arm, preventing Sepulveda from doing any damage.
Sepulveda trying to control but Konstantinov is working from the bottom.
Sepulveda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Konstantinov keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda 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.
Sepulveda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.
Konstantinov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sepulveda trying to control the position from guard on top but Konstantinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Konstantinov trying to control the position here.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that Konstantinov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Let's hope that Konstantinov 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.
Konstantinov keeping moving, preventing Sepulveda from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Konstantinov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sepulveda (0) vs (2) Konstantinov
Sepulveda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Konstantinov is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda looking for a guillotine here but Konstantinov defends easily.
Sepulveda is pulling down on Konstantinov's head. It's preventing any offense from Konstantinov, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sepulveda has his foot on Konstantinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Konstantinov works his way back into a safe position though.
Konstantinov postures up.
Konstantinov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sepulveda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Konstantinov has managed to get both his arms back between Sepulveda's legs - danger averted.
Sepulveda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sepulveda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Konstantinov defends it easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda pulls Konstantinov in close to prevent any damage.
Konstantinov pushing down on Sepulveda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sepulveda trying to hold on to Konstantinov's head to control him but Konstantinov postures up.
Konstantinov is pressing down on Sepulveda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sepulveda is holding on for now.
Konstantinov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Konstantinov wants to pass to mount but Sepulveda is defending the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sepulveda is looking for a sweep. Konstantinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sepulveda is looking to control Konstantinov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sepulveda avoid being mounted?
Sepulveda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Konstantinov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Konstantinov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sepulveda (4) vs (2) Konstantinov
Konstantinov prevents Sepulveda from getting a body triangle.
Konstantinov tries to escape but Sepulveda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sepulveda has his arm under Konstantinov's chin here. Game over son! Sepulveda squeezes tightly and Konstantinov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alejandro Sepulveda!
Alejandro Sepulveda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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