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CWC 252 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Sid Murrdock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sailcirc tries to sprawl but Murrdock drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Murrdock (2) vs (0) Sailcirc
Sailcirc is in trouble now - Murrdock has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (5) vs (0) Sailcirc
Murrdock wants to control the pace but Sailcirc is squirming around nicely.
Sailcirc tries to hold on but Murrdock pushes him away.
Murrdock wants to take his opponent's back but Sailcirc doesn't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Murrdock's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Murrdock trying to control but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Sailcirc is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailcirc wants to control but Murrdock is having none of it.
Murrdock controlling from mount.
Murrdock tries to control but Sailcirc wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murrdock seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sailcirc is holding on tight.
Murrdock tries to control but Sailcirc wriggling away.
Sailcirc told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Murrdock wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Murrdock is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sailcirc is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Murrdock (8) vs (0) Sailcirc
Sailcirc fending off the submission attempt from Murrdock.
Murrdock is trying to stick to Sailcirc's back but Sailcirc is turning into Murrdock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Murrdock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sailcirc. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (8) vs (2) Sailcirc
Sailcirc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murrdock is keeping the position for now.
Murrdock wants to sweep here but Sailcirc controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murrdock trying to keep a closed guard but Sailcirc is proving a slippery customer.
Sailcirc preventing the sweep.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Murrdock trying to control the position.
Sailcirc sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Murrdock keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murrdock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Murrdock looking for a sweep. Not yet Murrdock, not yet.
Sailcirc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Murrdock keeps moving.
Sailcirc 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murrdock is keeping the position for now.
Murrdock looking for a sweep. Not yet Murrdock, not yet.
Sailcirc looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Murrdock 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.
Sailcirc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murrdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sailcirc not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murrdock is trying to keep Sailcirc in close.
Murrdock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sailcirc is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc postures up.
Murrdock is adopting a defensive guard.
Sailcirc not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sailcirc pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murrdock is keeping the position for now.
Murrdock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position.
Murrdock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sailcirc has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (8) vs (5) Sailcirc
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock is looking to reverse the position.
Murrdock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sailcirc keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Sailcirc has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sailcirc seems to be working for a kimura but Murrdock defends the submission attempt.
Sailcirc prevents Murrdock from improving his position.
Sailcirc is trying to control the action in half guard but Murrdock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murrdock wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.
Sailcirc controlling the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock is trying to get back to full guard.
Murrdock won't allow Sailcirc to pass to mount.
Murrdock wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like Sailcirc 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.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but Murrdock defending well.
Murrdock wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock wants to control but Sailcirc is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Murrdock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sailcirc 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.
Sailcirc looking to pass the guard.
Sailcirc sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Murrdock is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sailcirc trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sailcirc is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murrdock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sailcirc trying to control but Murrdock is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murrdock keeping moving, preventing Sailcirc from controlling successfully.
Murrdock wants to hit a sweep here but Sailcirc passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murrdock there! Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (8) vs (8) Sailcirc
Sailcirc seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Murrdock is holding on tight.
Sailcirc trying to control but Murrdock is having none of it.
Murrdock 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: Murrdock (10) vs (8) Sailcirc
Sailcirc wants to sweep here but Murrdock controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Murrdock won't allow Sailcirc to sweep him here.
Sailcirc keeping moving, preventing Murrdock from controlling successfully.
Murrdock won't allow Sailcirc to sweep him here.
Murrdock trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Murrdock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sailcirc is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sailcirc has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (10) vs (10) Sailcirc
Sailcirc is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc tries to free his leg and advance position but Murrdock is retaining full guard.
Sailcirc stands and throws Murrdock's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (10) vs (13) Sailcirc
Murrdock tries to improve position but can't.
Sailcirc is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Murrdock's shoulder. That is not cool.
Murrdock is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Murrdock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Sailcirc politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sailcirc prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Murrdock sneaks back into half guard.
Sailcirc controlling the action here.
Sailcirc's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sailcirc prevents Murrdock from improving his position.
Murrdock is trying to maintain the position but Sailcirc is very close to passing his half guard.
Murrdock tries to roll over but Sailcirc keeps him under control.
Murrdock trying to control but Sailcirc postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Murrdock (10) vs (16) Sailcirc
Sailcirc wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Murrdock has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Murrdock (10) vs (19) Sailcirc
I would not like to be Murrdock right now.
Murrdock trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sailcirc keeps control of the position as Murrdock tries to break free.
Murrdock looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sailcirc.
Sailcirc is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sailcirc is trying to stick to Murrdock's back but Murrdock is turning into Sailcirc. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sailcirc's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Murrdock. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murrdock (12) vs (19) Sailcirc
Sailcirc keeping full guard, as Murrdock tries to pass.
Sailcirc controls Murrdock momentarily but Murrdock frees himself.
Sailcirc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murrdock is one step ahead there.
Murrdock wants to pass the guard but Sailcirc is keeping the position.
Sailcirc is controlling Murrdock's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murrdock looking to pass the guard.
Murrdock wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sailcirc wins on points by 19 to 12.
Torcadall Sailcirc thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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