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CWC 286 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 18 losses; Jose Pacheco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Gerald Humpdywonk! The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Humpdywonk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pacheco's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pacheco (0) vs (2) Humpdywonk Humpdywonk trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom. Humpdywonk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pacheco is keeping the position for now. Pacheco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Humpdywonk pushing down on Pacheco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Humpdywonk is looking to pass Pacheco's guard but actually Pacheco recovers to full guard. Humpdywonk tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacheco is retaining full guard. Pacheco is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at London MMA Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Humpdywonk passes Pacheco's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Humpdywonk is thwarting Pacheco's attempts to control the position. Humpdywonk working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pacheco's thigh. Pacheco counters though and makes it back to full guard. Humpdywonk is fighting to break Pacheco's control of his arms but Pacheco is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Humpdywonk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Humpdywonk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Humpdywonk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pacheco dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pacheco (2) vs (2) Humpdywonk Pacheco trying to control the position from guard on top but Humpdywonk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Humpdywonk is looking to sweep but instead, Pacheco has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pacheco prevents Humpdywonk from improving his position. Pacheco is looking for a kimura but Humpdywonk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pacheco to get the leverage. Humpdywonk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Pacheco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Humpdywonk wants to control but Pacheco is keeping busy.
Pacheco prevents Humpdywonk from improving his position. Humpdywonk gets back to full guard.
Pacheco won't allow Humpdywonk to sweep him here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Humpdywonk trying to control the position.
Humpdywonk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pacheco manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pacheco (2) vs (4) Humpdywonk
That's three minutes gone in the round. Humpdywonk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Humpdywonk trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom. Pacheco wants to sweep here but Humpdywonk controlling him for the moment. Humpdywonk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pacheco's guard. Humpdywonk is looking to advance position but Pacheco won't allow it. Humpdywonk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Pacheco is controlling Humpdywonk's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Humpdywonk trying to advance position but Pacheco counters by regaining guard. Humpdywonk is pushing down on Pacheco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pacheco is fighting to maintain full guard but Humpdywonk has managed to sneak the leg through. Humpdywonk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pacheco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Humpdywonk keeps trying to improve his position. Humpdywonk seems to be working for a kimura but Pacheco defends the submission attempt. Pacheco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Humpdywonk is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Pacheco preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Humpdywonk is thwarting Pacheco's attempts to control the position. Humpdywonk working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pacheco's thigh. Pacheco counters though and makes it back to full guard. Humpdywonk advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pacheco (2) vs (7) Humpdywonk Humpdywonk tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Humpdywonk is looking to take a break and control but Pacheco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Humpdywonk looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Humpdywonk tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Humpdywonk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pacheco has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Humpdywonk but great work by Pacheco. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pacheco (6) vs (7) Humpdywonk Humpdywonk is trying to improve his position. Pacheco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Humpdywonk has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Humpdywonk tries to get back to half guard but can't. Pacheco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Humpdywonk is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pacheco off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pacheco (6) vs (11) Humpdywonk Pacheco showing good submission defense here.
Humpdywonk seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Pacheco's chin but Pacheco turns very nicely into Humpdywonk's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Pacheco.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pacheco (8) vs (11) Humpdywonk Pacheco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Humpdywonk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Humpdywonk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pacheco defends well. Pacheco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Pacheco passes into half guard. Humpdywonk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Humpdywonk wants to control but Pacheco is keeping busy.
Humpdywonk is defending against the submission attempts here by Pacheco.
Humpdywonk is looking for a sweep. Pacheco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Pacheco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Humpdywonk tries to roll over but Pacheco keeps him under control. Humpdywonk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pacheco's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pacheco's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pacheco (8) vs (15) Humpdywonk Humpdywonk avoiding Pacheco 's attempts to control his hands. Pacheco showing good submission defense here.
Pacheco staying busy and making it hard for Humpdywonk to control. Humpdywonk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pacheco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Humpdywonk working for the choke. Pacheco trying to control but not successfully. Pacheco fending off the submission attempt from Humpdywonk. Pacheco defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Humpdywonk's arms. A bit of a pause in the action here. Humpdywonk controlling the positon. Humpdywonk looking to break Pacheco's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pacheco remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Humpdywonk will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Pacheco is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Humpdywonk gets his way!
Pacheco rolls, trying to escape but Humpdywonk keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Humpdywonk working for a choke but Pacheco reverses nicely into Humpdywonk 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pacheco (10) vs (15) Humpdywonk Humpdywonk looking for a sweep. Not yet Humpdywonk, not yet. Pacheco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Pacheco preventing the sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Pacheco looking to pass the guard. Pacheco is pushing down on Humpdywonk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Humpdywonk is fighting to maintain full guard but Pacheco has managed to sneak the leg through. Humpdywonk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Pacheco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Humpdywonk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Pacheco postures up.
Pacheco trying to control but Humpdywonk is working from the bottom. Humpdywonk looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Pacheco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pacheco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Humpdywonk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pacheco controls the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Humpdywonk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Humpdywonk looking for a sweep. Not yet Humpdywonk, not yet. Humpdywonk trying to keep a closed guard but Pacheco is proving a slippery customer.
Humpdywonk managing to control the position. Pacheco sitting in guard here, content to control. Humpdywonk can't keep his opponent in guard - Pacheco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Humpdywonk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Humpdywonk looking for a sweep. Not yet Humpdywonk, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Pacheco forces his way into half guard. Pacheco is looking for a kimura but Humpdywonk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pacheco to get the leverage. Pacheco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Humpdywonk keeps working. Pacheco is trying to work for a kimura but Humpdywonk is defending well.
Pacheco is trying to work for a kimura but Humpdywonk is defending well.
Humpdywonk is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Humpdywonk is trying to control but can't.
Humpdywonk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight! Humpdywonk wins on points by 15 to 10. |
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