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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Steven Shewmaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hassan Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galvao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Galvao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shewmaker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Galvao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shewmaker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Galvao prevents it.
Galvao turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Galvao manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shewmaker (0) vs (4) Galvao
Shewmaker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galvao trying to control the position but Shewmaker is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shewmaker (0) vs (6) Galvao
Galvao controlling the position easily from mount.
Shewmaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shewmaker (0) vs (9) Galvao
Galvao biding his time, looking for the opening.
Shewmaker looking very determined here, making life difficult for Galvao.
Shewmaker trying to control the hands but Galvao breaks the grip.
Galvao is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Shewmaker right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shewmaker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Galvao has good solid back control here.
Galvao tightening his grip on Shewmaker, looking for the choke.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shewmaker trying to control the hands but Galvao breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Shewmaker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker is working hard here to advance position.
Well, with Galvao on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Shewmaker is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Galvao is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shewmaker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shewmaker for a finish.
Galvao trying to control momentarily.
Shewmaker can't escape the position.
Shewmaker fending off the submission attempt from Galvao.
Galvao looking to hold on to the position here but Shewmaker rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Shewmaker wants to sweep here but Galvao controlling him for the moment.
Shewmaker working a defensive guard but Galvao passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao controlling the pace.
Galvao is looking to take a break and control but Shewmaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shewmaker looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Galvao pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shewmaker (0) vs (12) Galvao
Shewmaker is working to get back to half guard.
Galvao looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao trying to control but Shewmaker is having none of it.
Shewmaker wants to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker tries to reverse the position but Galvao maintains control.
Shewmaker is squirming around, avoiding Galvao's attempts to control the action.
Galvao prevents Shewmaker from getting the reversal.
Shewmaker wants to control but Galvao is having none of it.
Shewmaker is trying to escape the mount.
Galvao can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shewmaker is looking to escape.
Shewmaker has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Shewmaker (0) vs (15) Galvao
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Galvao is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Shewmaker with him. Shewmaker is trying to defend but Galvao has an arm under the chin now! Shewmaker grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hassan Galvao! |
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