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CWC 272 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Breaker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Germano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Breaker is in Germano's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Germano (0) vs (2) Breaker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Germano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breaker trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Breaker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Germano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Germano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breaker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Breaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germano is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Germano trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano has control of Breaker's left arm, preventing Breaker from doing any damage.
Breaker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (0) vs (5) Breaker
Germano tries to buck Breaker off but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Germano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Breaker controlling the position.
Germano is not content to let Breaker control the position.
Germano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Breaker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Germano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breaker swings around for an armbar but Germano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (5) Breaker
Germano won't allow Breaker to sweep him here.
Germano is stalling in the full guard.
Breaker has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Breaker is controlling Germano's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Germano has gone for a leg lock! Breaker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Germano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (7) Breaker
Germano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (4) vs (7) Breaker
Breaker is not content to let Germano control the position.
Breaker is doing well to control the position and prevent Germano from advancing to side control.
Breaker wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Germano is looking to advance position but Breaker won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Germano is thwarting Breaker's attempts to control the position.
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
Germano trying to pass the guard but Breaker defending well.
Germano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Breaker sees it coming and defends easily.
Germano seems to be looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Germano is keen to just control but Breaker is a slippery customer.
Breaker trying to control from the bottom.
Germano trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Germano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (7) vs (7) Breaker
Germano trying to control but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker is looking to improve his position but Germano isn't that keen on the idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Germano avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.
Breaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Germano looking to control but Breaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Germano is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Breaker is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Germano (10) vs (7) Breaker
Germano is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Germano not allowing Breaker to control his hands.
Germano looking for the RNC.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Breaker breaks Germano's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (10) vs (9) Breaker
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano can't keep his opponent in guard - Breaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Breaker seems to be working for a kimura but Germano defends the submission attempt.
Germano gets back to full guard.
Breaker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (10) vs (12) Breaker
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Breaker trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano struggling a bit here.
Germano is looking to reverse the position.
Breaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Germano keeps working.
Germano tries to buck Breaker off but Breaker is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Germano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Breaker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
Breaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Germano is just riding it out for now. Breaker eventually gives up the hold.
Breaker is working for a submission of some sort.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Germano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
Germano actively working from the bottom here.
Breaker prevents Germano from improving his position.
Germano trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Breaker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (10) vs (15) Breaker
Breaker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Germano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Breaker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Breaker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Germano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Germano tries to improve position but can't.
Breaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Germano keeps working.
Breaker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Germano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Germano is trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Germano is trying to get back to half guard.
Breaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Germano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Breaker trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Breaker happy to just control the position for now.
Germano is not content to let Breaker control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Germano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Breaker wins on points by 15 to 10.
Arm Breaker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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