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OWGP RIO 3 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 4 wins and 2 losses; James Crazyhorse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Lincoln !
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Crazyhorse throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lincoln tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crazyhorse is in Lincoln 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazyhorse (2) vs (0) Lincoln
Lincoln keeping full guard, as Crazyhorse tries to pass.
Lincoln trying to control the position.
Crazyhorse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lincoln swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crazyhorse passes Lincoln 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazyhorse has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crazyhorse (5) vs (0) Lincoln
Crazyhorse looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is controlling an arm, preventing Crazyhorse from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Crazyhorse controlling from mount.
Lincoln is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crazyhorse tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln tries to hold on but Crazyhorse postures up.
Crazyhorse tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lincoln is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lincoln wants to hold on but Crazyhorse pushes him away.
Crazyhorse controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lincoln stops Crazyhorse from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln tries to hold on but Crazyhorse postures up.
Crazyhorse controlling the pace for now.
Lincoln is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lincoln is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Crazyhorse has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Crazyhorse (8) vs (0) Lincoln
Crazyhorse biding his time, controlling Lincoln .
That's six minutes gone in the round.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln just trying to survive but Crazyhorse is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse keeps control of the position easily here as Lincoln tries to buck him off.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lincoln for as long as he can get away with.
Crazyhorse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse working for the choke.
Lincoln is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse continues to stall.
Lincoln wants to escape the position.
Crazyhorse trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lincoln doesn't escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln can't escape the position.
Crazyhorse has good solid back control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Lincoln 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Lincoln do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lincoln trying to control the position but Crazyhorse manages to sink in the hooks.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lincoln is really stuck here.
Crazyhorse is working for a rear naked choke. Lincoln is not defending it well and Crazyhorse has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Lincoln refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Lincoln 's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Crazyhorse! |
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