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CACC 241 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jesus Malverde!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Malverde sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Malverde steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown .
Malverde moves into the clinch.
Malverde looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Malverde manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malverde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malverde keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malverde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is looking to pass into half guard but Malverde pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Malverde is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Malverde
Malverde's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malverde looking to pass the guard.
Brown has his hands on Malverde's head, controlling the position.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malverde seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brown has Malverde pulled in close to control his posture.
Malverde trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Malverde
Brown stands and throws Malverde's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Malverde
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to advance to mount but Malverde denies him.
Malverde is trying to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malverde keeps working.
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brown taking a break here but Malverde is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malverde wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Malverde
Brown slows the pace down.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Malverde is working from the bottom.
Malverde is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Malverde's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malverde keeps working.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Malverde is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
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.
Brown trying to control the action but Malverde is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Malverde tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Malverde is keeping him busy.
Malverde is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position but Malverde is working away.
Malverde is holding Brown down, trying to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brown slows the pace down.
Malverde manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brown 's best efforts.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Malverde trying to hold on to Brown 's head to control him but Brown postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Malverde won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Malverde preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Malverde is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Malverde controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brown is trying to control. Malverde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malverde wants to control but Brown passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (2) Malverde
Brown trying to control the position but Malverde is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to advance to mount but can't.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Malverde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malverde is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Malverde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Antonio Brown retains his bantamweight title!
After the big win, Antonio Brown made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Warrior Fight Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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