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CWC 310 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Skallagrimsson moves into the clinch.
Skallagrimsson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Skallagrimsson is keeping the position.
Lavicci passes Skallagrimsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Skallagrimsson won't allow it.
Skallagrimsson actively working from the bottom here.
Lavicci is pressing down on Skallagrimsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Skallagrimsson is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson tries to get to full guard but Lavicci has control of the leg.
Lavicci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy.
Skallagrimsson 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.
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back.
Skallagrimsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skallagrimsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lavicci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Skallagrimsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lavicci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skallagrimsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lavicci stacks Skallagrimsson 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 Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (3) vs (0) Skallagrimsson
Lavicci is looking to take a break and control but Skallagrimsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lavicci happy to just control the position for now.
Skallagrimsson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lavicci off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (3) vs (4) Skallagrimsson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skallagrimsson trying to control momentarily.
Skallagrimsson has the hooks in. Lavicci is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lavicci defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Skallagrimsson's arms.
Lavicci is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lavicci rolls, trying to escape but Skallagrimsson keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci has his hands clasped together around Skallagrimsson's back. He's all about the action.
Skallagrimsson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lavicci could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Skallagrimsson has cracked it and Lavicci is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Skallagrimsson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Eyvind Skallagrimsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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