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Riocore Pro Grapling PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nami Mugiwara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Colin McDudley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mugiwara is defended easily by McDudley.
Mugiwara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDudley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Mugiwara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDudley darts in and clinches Mugiwara up against the cage.
Mugiwara jumps guard but McDudley stands there with Mugiwara around his waist. Mugiwara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McDudley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McDudley keeping moving, preventing Mugiwara from controlling successfully.
Mugiwara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mugiwara (3) vs (0) McDudley
Mugiwara is looking to take a break and control but McDudley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugiwara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDudley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugiwara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mugiwara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDudley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mugiwara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDudley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mugiwara tries for a kimura but McDudley is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugiwara thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mugiwara goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDudley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mugiwara's guard! Nice work there by McDudley! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mugiwara (3) vs (2) McDudley
McDudley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mugiwara wants to sweep here but McDudley controlling him for the moment.
Mugiwara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mugiwara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDudley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugiwara looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McDudley has picked Mugiwara up and slammed him! Mugiwara can't keep hold of the triangle and McDudley manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mugiwara (3) vs (5) McDudley
Mugiwara is breathing heavily.
McDudley staying calm.
Mugiwara is trying to get back to half guard.
Mugiwara can't do much from the bottom here.
Mugiwara is looking to regain half guard here but McDudley keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mugiwara wants to control but McDudley postures up.
Mugiwara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McDudley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mugiwara tries to roll over but McDudley keeps him under control.
Mugiwara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mugiwara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDudley seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McDudley's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mugiwara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDudley is taking a breather. Mugiwara says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mugiwara tries to roll over but McDudley keeps him under control.
Mugiwara is pressing down on McDudley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mugiwara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDudley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDudley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McDudley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mugiwara isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McDudley stacks Mugiwara on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McDudley! Score +3 for passing guard: Mugiwara (3) vs (8) McDudley
Mugiwara is trying to work for a sweep but McDudley has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mugiwara (3) vs (10) McDudley
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mugiwara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McDudley takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McDudley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mugiwara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McDudley avoids the attempt from Mugiwara to control.
Mugiwara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDudley trying to control the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mugiwara trying to get back to full guard but McDudley takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mugiwara (3) vs (13) McDudley
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDudley controlling from the full mount.
McDudley manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mugiwara to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mugiwara (3) vs (16) McDudley
Mugiwara is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Mugiwara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McDudley looking to break Mugiwara's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mugiwara remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McDudley will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McDudley is trying to stick to Mugiwara's back but Mugiwara is turning into McDudley. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDudley's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mugiwara. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mugiwara (5) vs (16) McDudley
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mugiwara drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDudley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mugiwara has McDudley in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mugiwara (5) vs (18) McDudley
Mugiwara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McDudley stopping the sweep attempt from Mugiwara.
McDudley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McDudley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDudley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mugiwara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mugiwara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McDudley tries to free his leg and advance position but Mugiwara is retaining full guard.
Mugiwara looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McDudley is defending well. Mugiwara quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McDudley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mugiwara celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nami Mugiwara! |
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