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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Ares Galvao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Galvao fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodionovich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galvao is trying to drag Rodionovich to the mat but Rodionovich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Galvao wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodionovich manages to pull guard.
Rodionovich is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodionovich keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodionovich has his hands on Galvao's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Galvao'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Galvao passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galvao in particular looking to stall.
Rodionovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich is controlling Galvao's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rodionovich is looking to improve his position.
Rodionovich is trying is best to control the position here.
Galvao is trying to control. Rodionovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich is controlling Galvao's trapped leg to prevent Galvao from advancing to side control.
Rodionovich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Galvao is working away from the top position though.
Galvao wants to pass the guard but Rodionovich is defending well.
Rodionovich is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galvao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Galvao is looking to advance position but Rodionovich won't allow it.
Galvao is thwarting Rodionovich's attempts to control the position.
Rodionovich is not content to let Galvao control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodionovich.
Galvao is stalling in the full guard.
Rodionovich had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Galvao defends it easily.
Galvao being controlled here momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galvao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Galvao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich is pulling down on Galvao's head. It's preventing any offense from Galvao, at least for the moment.
Rodionovich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich controlling the position.
Rodionovich isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Galvao stacks Rodionovich on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Galvao! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (3) vs (0) Rodionovich
Rodionovich is trying to improve his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Galvao wants to take a breather but Rodionovich manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Galvao.
Rodionovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Galvao's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (3) vs (2) Rodionovich
Rodionovich drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Galvao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rodionovich has Galvao in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (5) vs (2) Rodionovich
Rodionovich wants to improve his position but instead Galvao has moved into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodionovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rodionovich controlling Galvao's posture.
Galvao trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodionovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galvao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodionovich controlling Galvao's posture.
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.
Rodionovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodionovich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Galvao is aware though and is defending well.
Galvao stopping the sweep attempt from Rodionovich.
Galvao trying to control but Rodionovich is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodionovich looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galvao takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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