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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Robert Munson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Munson is looking to clinch.
Munson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Germano to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Munson (0) vs (2) Germano
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Munson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Germano controls the pace.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Munson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano won't allow Munson to sweep him here.
Germano looking to sit in guard and control but Munson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Munson (2) vs (2) Germano
Germano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Munson (2) vs (4) Germano
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Munson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Munson is retaining full guard.
Munson is trying to keep Germano in close.
Germano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Germano wants to pass the guard but Munson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munson keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano stopping the sweep attempt from Munson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Germano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Germano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano postures up.
Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Munson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Munson's legs - danger averted.
Germano pushes down on Munson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Germano controlling the action here.
Germano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Munson defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Munson is trying to maintain the position but Germano is very close to passing his half guard.
Munson is in trouble now - Germano has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Munson (2) vs (7) Germano
Germano controlling from the full mount.
Munson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Germano seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Munson is holding on tight.
Germano forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Munson (2) vs (10) Germano
Germano keeps control of the position easily here as Munson tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Germano gets his way!
Germano is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Munson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Munson for a finish.
Munson fending off the submission attempt from Germano.
Munson just trying to survive but Germano is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Munson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Munson is refusing to be controlled, as Germano sits in half guard.
Germano prevents Munson from improving his position.
Munson won't allow Germano to pass to mount.
Munson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano trying to control from half guard but Munson is working away.
Munson wants to improve his position but Germano is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Germano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Munson (2) vs (13) Germano
Munson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Germano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Munson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rad's Flying Circus, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Munson is working to get back to half guard.
Germano tries to control but Munson wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Germano moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Munson has worked his arm free - good work by Munson!
Munson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Munson (2) vs (15) Germano
Germano prevents Munson from getting the reversal.
Germano goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Munson turns into him and now he's in Germano's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Munson (4) vs (15) Germano
Munson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Germano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munson has managed to get both his arms back between Germano's legs - danger averted.
Munson preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Munson wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germano is keeping the position for now.
Germano pulls Munson in close to prevent any damage.
Munson trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munson is one step ahead there.
Munson is fighting to break Germano's control of his arms but Germano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Munson looking to pass the guard.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munson drops back looking for a leg! Germano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Germano manages to kick Munson off! Munson jumps back into Germano's guard.
Germano working a defensive guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Germano managing to control the position.
Munson tries to free his leg and advance position but Germano is retaining full guard.
Munson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Munson (7) vs (15) Germano
Germano wants to control but Munson postures up.
Munson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Munson (9) vs (15) Germano
Germano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Munson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Germano is holding on tight.
Germano is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germano is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Munson has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Munson (12) vs (15) Germano
Munson looking for the choke from the back.
Germano won't enjoy being in this position. Munson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Germano is tapping - it's over boys! Munson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Munson! |
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