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CWC - 283 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 London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
Archer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sitsongrit to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer 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.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Archer looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Archer has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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 three minutes gone in the round.
Archer working for a triangle but Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sitsongrit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Archer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sitsongrit. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
Sitsongrit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Archer pushes down on Sitsongrit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Archer is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Sitsongrit still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Sitsongrit has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (5) vs (6) Sitsongrit
You can see the frustration on Archer's face as Sitsongrit controls the position.
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Sitsongrit keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
Archer is trying to get back to half guard.
Archer is not content to let Sitsongrit control the position.
Sitsongrit has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Archer! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (5) vs (8) Sitsongrit
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sitsongrit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Archer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Sitsongrit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Sitsongrit has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Archer is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sitsongrit is one step ahead there.
Archer has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Sitsongrit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Archer defends it.
Archer tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit trying to control the pace.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura but Archer is defending well.
Still in half guard, Sitsongrit seems content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to stall here but Archer recovers full guard.
Archer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sitsongrit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (11) Sitsongrit
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.
Archer is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Archer being controlled for a moment.
Archer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sitsongrit's best efforts.
Sitsongrit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Sitsongrit is very close to passing his half guard.
Sitsongrit is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Archer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Archer keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer is trying to hold Sitsongrit in close to prevent damage but Sitsongrit has managed to pass into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (9) vs (11) Sitsongrit
Archer is hanging on to Sitsongrit's back as he tries to escape.
Sitsongrit has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Archer looking for the RNC.
Sitsongrit staying busy and making it hard for Archer to control.
Sitsongrit is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Archer keeps control of the position as Sitsongrit tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Archer trying to control momentarily.
Sitsongrit turns into Archer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (9) vs (13) Sitsongrit
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Sitsongrit is proving a slippery customer.
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Archer has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sitsongrit wins on points by 13 to 9.
Marcinho Sitsongrit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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