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Oil Check 1 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Wamberto Boaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Travis Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Summer Carpenter.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Copeland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Copeland wants to counter with a clinch but Boaz pushes him away.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Copeland as he avoids it easily.
Copeland with the counter takedown but Boaz avoids it easily.
Copeland drives through and clinches with Boaz against the cage.
Copeland pulls guard successfully.
Boaz trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Copeland looking for a sweep. Not yet Copeland, not yet.
Copeland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (0) vs (2) Copeland
Copeland looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Copeland is aware though and is defending well.
Copeland wants to control from the top but Boaz keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Copeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaz is keeping the position for now.
Copeland trying to control but Boaz is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Copeland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boaz is looking to improve his position.
Boaz trying to control from the bottom.
Boaz gets full guard.
Boaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boaz is trying to control the position but Copeland postures up.
Copeland stands and throws Boaz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (0) vs (5) Copeland
Boaz is holding Copeland down, trying to stall.
Copeland tries to move into full mount but can't pass Boaz's legs.
Boaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland wants to control but Boaz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boaz tries to bench press Copeland off him but Copeland keeps the position.
Boaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Boaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boaz stops Copeland from passing to mount.
Boaz is trying to control Copeland's posture but Copeland avoids it.
Boaz is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Boaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Copeland is trying to get an arm triangle but Boaz is defending well.
Boaz is trying to control Copeland's posture but Copeland avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boaz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Copeland's guard! Nice work there by Boaz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (2) vs (5) Copeland
Copeland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Copeland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Copeland told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boaz is one step ahead there.
Copeland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boaz preventing the sweep.
Copeland working for a triangle but Boaz defends it easily.
Copeland keeping full guard, as Boaz tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland looking for a sweep. Not yet Copeland, not yet.
Boaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boaz trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Boaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Copeland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boaz has managed to get both his arms back between Copeland's legs - danger averted.
Boaz trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Copeland wants to control the position but Boaz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Copeland manages to get to full guard.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland wants to sweep here but Boaz controlling him for the moment.
Boaz trying to control but Copeland is working from the bottom.
Boaz is really struggling to control Copeland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boaz passes Copeland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Copeland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Copeland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boaz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boaz (2) vs (9) Copeland
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Copeland has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Boaz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Copeland is not going to allow Boaz to sit and survive in this position.
Boaz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Copeland.
Boaz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Copeland is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Copeland is looking for the choke from the back position but Boaz is controlling his hands well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Copeland is trying to stick to Boaz's back but Boaz is turning into Copeland. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Copeland's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (4) vs (9) Copeland
Boaz looking to pass the guard.
Copeland 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: Boaz (4) vs (11) Copeland
Boaz wants to improve his position but Copeland is controlling well.
Boaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Copeland.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copeland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boaz keeps working.
Copeland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boaz has his foot on Copeland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Copeland works his way back into a safe position though.
Boaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Copeland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boaz is keeping the position for now.
Boaz is looking for a triangle but Copeland pushes his legs off easily.
Copeland passes into half guard.
Boaz is looking for a sweep. Copeland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Copeland passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (4) vs (14) Copeland
Copeland passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Boaz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boaz (4) vs (16) Copeland
Copeland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boaz is looking to escape.
Boaz tries to lock up and control but Copeland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boaz can't escape the position.
Copeland wants to take his opponent's back but Boaz doesn't allow it.
Copeland moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Boaz (4) vs (19) Copeland
Copeland is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Boaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Boaz for a finish.
Copeland looking for the choke but no joy.
Copeland is trying to stick to Boaz's back but Boaz is turning into Copeland. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Copeland's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (6) vs (19) Copeland
Copeland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boaz is one step ahead there.
Copeland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (6) vs (21) Copeland
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Copeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Boaz is retaining full guard.
Copeland wants to control from the top but Boaz keeps moving.
Boaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Copeland looking to pass the guard.
Copeland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Boaz, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Copeland tries to free his leg and advance position but Boaz is retaining full guard.
Boaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Copeland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Copeland is pushing down on Boaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Copeland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Copeland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Copeland.
Boaz trying to control here.
Copeland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Copeland is pressing down on Boaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boaz is holding on for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Copeland passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (6) vs (24) Copeland
Copeland wants to take Boaz's back but he can't do it this time.
Copeland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boaz wants to control but Copeland is having none of it.
Copeland wants to take his opponent's back but Boaz doesn't allow it.
Boaz 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.
Boaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Copeland pushes down on Boaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Copeland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boaz defends it well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Copeland works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (6) vs (27) Copeland
Copeland advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boaz (6) vs (29) Copeland
Boaz is controlling an arm, preventing Copeland from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boaz has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Boaz (6) vs (32) Copeland
Copeland is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Boaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boaz trying to control the action but Copeland just sinks the hooks in.
Boaz tries to escape but Copeland has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boaz trying to control the hands but Copeland won't let him.
Copeland working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Copeland is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Copeland gets his hands free as Boaz looks to control.
Boaz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boaz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Copeland.
And that's the end of the fight!
Copeland wins on points by 32 to 6.
Our winner, Travis Copeland, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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