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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Montreal 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Earl Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nogueira to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Nogueira
Nogueira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walker is trying to control the position but Nogueira postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker wants to sweep here but Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Walker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nogueira uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (5) Nogueira
Walker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (5) Nogueira
Walker is working for a kimura but Nogueira is defending it quite comfortably.
Nogueira has his hands clasped together around Walker's back. He's all about the action.
Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walker is looking to advance position but Nogueira has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Walker (2) vs (9) Nogueira
Nogueira fails to move to back control.
Nogueira content just to control the position here.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Nogueira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Walker has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Walker (2) vs (12) Nogueira
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control his opponent's hands but Nogueira gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Walker right now.
It looks like Nogueira might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Walker tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Walker can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nogueira controlling the positon.
Nogueira has the hooks in. Walker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Nogueira has locked on a rear naked choke here! Walker is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anderson Nogueira ! |
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