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CWC 238 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 14 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Warholm shows good takedown defense.
Lima gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (0) Warholm
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.
Warholm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Warholm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lima stands and throws Warholm's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (0) Warholm
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm struggling a bit here.
Lima is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Warholm sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Warholm defends it well.
Warholm is trying to get back to full guard.
Warholm is still trying to improve position.
Warholm is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.
Warholm is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warholm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warholm controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Warholm is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warholm holds on and takes a little breather.
Warholm keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Warholm keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Warholm manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (5) vs (2) Warholm
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warholm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Warholm wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warholm controls from within his opponent's guard.
Warholm trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Warholm controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Warholm 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.
Warholm tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warholm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Warholm 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.
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Warholm can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Warholm from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lima is trying to control the position but Warholm postures up.
Warholm slips nicely into half guard.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Lima is working hard here to advance position.
Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Warholm is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warholm.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Warholm is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (5) Warholm
Lima regains half guard.
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Warholm trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Warholm wants to work for an arm triangle but Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lima is trying to control but Warholm manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (8) Warholm
Lima tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warholm controlling the pace for now.
Lima tries to hold on but Warholm pushes him away.
Warholm wants to control the pace but Lima is squirming around nicely.
Warholm controlling from the full mount.
Warholm fails to move to back control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lima wants to hold on but Warholm pushes him away.
Lima is looking to get to half guard.
Warholm controlling from the full mount.
Lima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Warholm sits in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Warholm keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lima gets back to full guard.
Lima has his foot on Warholm's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warholm works his way back into a safe position though.
Warholm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Warholm prevents Lima from improving his position.
Warholm has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (5) vs (11) Warholm
Lima stops Warholm from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to lock up and control but Warholm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Warholm controlling the pace for now.
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Warholm's attempts to control the action.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Warholm looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Warholm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Warholm prevents Lima from getting the reversal.
Lima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (11) Warholm
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Warholm is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to control but Warholm is working from the bottom.
Lima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Warholm dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (7) vs (13) Warholm
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warholm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lima is tightening it up a little... Warholm has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Warholm reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Warholm taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcelinho Lima! |
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