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CWC 311 - Trump vs Nickal 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Verus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Andreev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Verus on his heels. He'll look to pass Verus's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (0) vs (2) Andreev
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Verus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Andreev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Verus keeps moving.
Verus wants to improve his position but instead Andreev has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Verus! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (5) Andreev
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andreev controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verus is trying desperately to improve position.
Andreev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verus is desperately trying to improve his position but Andreev has a good base and remains in mount.
Andreev is trying to control here but Verus has managed to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.
Verus is trying to maintain the position but Andreev is very close to passing his half guard.
Verus is pressing down on Andreev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andreev postures up.
Verus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev postures up.
Andreev won't allow Verus to sweep him here.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Verus trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom.
Andreev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev is pushing down on Verus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Verus is fighting to maintain full guard but Andreev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andreev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Verus! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (8) Andreev
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Andreev controlling from the full mount.
Verus is looking to get to half guard.
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andreev fails to advance to Verus's back.
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andreev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Verus is looking to improve his position but Andreev isn't that keen on the idea.
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Verus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Verus is trying to escape the mount.
Andreev controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Andreev.
Andreev trying to control but Verus is having none of it.
Andreev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Andreev controlling from the full mount.
Verus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Verus is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Verus gets back to full guard.
Verus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Andreev uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (11) Andreev
Verus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Verus struggling a bit here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Andreev just content to control the position.
Verus is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Verus is looking to reverse the position.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Verus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Verus sneaks back into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andreev wants to pass to mount but Verus is defending the position.
Andreev is thwarting Verus's attempts to control the position.
Andreev is controlling the pace.
Verus is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andreev is thwarting Verus's attempts to control the position.
Verus gets back to full guard.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andreev looking to sit in guard and control but Verus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (11) Andreev
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (13) Andreev
Verus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Andreev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Verus wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Verus is retaining full guard.
Verus wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Andreev has taken Verus's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Verus has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexey Andreev!
A relieved looking Alexey Andreev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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