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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Micael Galvao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hanagan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hanagan showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Galvao manages to get to full guard.
Hanagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao controlling Hanagan's posture.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Hanagan controlling from the top position.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galvao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanagan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan 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: Galvao (2) vs (4) Hanagan
Hanagan prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Hanagan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hanagan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (2) vs (7) Hanagan
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan prevents Galvao from getting the reversal.
Hanagan controlling from mount.
Galvao is looking to get to half guard.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Hanagan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Galvao is looking to get to half guard.
Hanagan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Galvao can't escape the position.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Hanagan.
Hanagan fails to move to back control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Galvao (2) vs (10) Hanagan
Galvao is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hanagan.
Galvao can't escape the position.
Hanagan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hanagan has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Galvao ! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hanagan gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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