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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D3): 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Danny Berkel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Millard Masters!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Masters shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Masters showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berkel (0) vs (2) Masters
Berkel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berkel.
Berkel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Masters defends it easily.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Berkel is keeping the position.
Masters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Masters engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berkel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masters trying to control but Berkel is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkel working for a triangle but Masters defends it easily.
Berkel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Berkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berkel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Masters looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Berkel keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Masters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berkel is keeping the position for now.
Berkel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berkel is trying to keep Masters in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Berkel is keeping the position.
Berkel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masters trying to control but Berkel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkel 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.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Masters has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Masters looking to pass the guard.
Berkel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Berkel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masters keeps trying to improve his position.
Berkel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masters manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (2) vs (2) Masters
Masters trying to control the position.
Masters keeping moving, preventing Berkel from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Masters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Berkel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Berkel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masters wants to sweep but no luck.
Masters wants to control the position but Berkel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Masters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berkel is working away from the top position though.
Berkel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berkel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berkel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Masters won't allow Berkel to pass to mount.
Berkel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masters sees it coming and defends easily.
Masters controlling the position for now.
Masters wants to get back to full guard.
Masters wants to control but Berkel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Masters is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berkel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berkel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Masters is looking for a sweep. Berkel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Berkel trying to control the action but Masters is working from the bottom.
Masters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berkel pulls his head out easily.
Berkel is looking for submissions but instead, Masters has regained full guard.
Berkel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berkel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Masters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berkel is working away from the top position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Masters tries to roll over but Berkel keeps him under control.
Berkel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (5) vs (2) Masters
Berkel trying to control the action but Masters is working from the bottom.
Berkel is trying to get an arm triangle but Masters is defending well.
Masters is trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Masters is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berkel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working.
Masters regains half guard.
Masters is defending against the submission attempts here by Berkel.
Masters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berkel wants to pass the guard but Masters is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Masters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berkel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Masters! Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (8) vs (2) Masters
Masters is working to get back to half guard.
Berkel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Masters has worked his arm free - good work by Masters!
Masters struggling a bit here.
Berkel trying to control the position but Masters is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Berkel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Masters manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Masters wants to control but Berkel is keeping busy.
Berkel is looking to take a break and control but Masters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Berkel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Berkel.
Berkel wants to pass to mount but Masters is defending the position.
Berkel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Masters tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Berkel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Berkel!
Our winner, Danny Berkel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Millard Masters spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'. |
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