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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Micael Galvao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Thunderhawk shows good takedown defense.
Thunderhawk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Galvao on his heels. He'll look to pass Galvao 's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (0) vs (2) Thunderhawk
Thunderhawk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Galvao keeping full guard, as Thunderhawk tries to pass.
Galvao is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunderhawk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thunderhawk stopping the sweep attempt from Galvao .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunderhawk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunderhawk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galvao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunderhawk forces his way into half guard.
Thunderhawk wants to advance to full mount but Galvao doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Thunderhawk from controlling successfully.
Galvao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Galvao controls Thunderhawk momentarily but Thunderhawk frees himself.
Thunderhawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao trying to control the position here.
Galvao can't keep his opponent in guard - Thunderhawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Galvao controlling the position well.
Galvao wants to control but Thunderhawk is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunderhawk is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Galvao seems keen to control Thunderhawk's posture.
Thunderhawk wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Galvao controls Thunderhawk momentarily but Thunderhawk frees himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao controls Thunderhawk momentarily but Thunderhawk frees himself.
Thunderhawk controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao is trying to keep Thunderhawk in close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thunderhawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunderhawk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thunderhawk stopping the sweep attempt from Galvao .
Thunderhawk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Galvao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thunderhawk is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Thunderhawk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunderhawk postures up.
Thunderhawk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thunderhawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now.
Galvao trying to control the position.
Thunderhawk slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thunderhawk trying to move into half guard but instead Galvao has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (2) Thunderhawk
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galvao stays in close to Thunderhawk's body and controls the position.
Thunderhawk pulls Galvao in close to prevent any damage.
Galvao is sitting in close to Thunderhawk's body. Thunderhawk has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Galvao is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Galvao is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Thunderhawk.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dakota Thunderhawk! |
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