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TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Balal Lama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Xandao Couceiro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lama has hold of one of Couceiro's legs. Couceiro is fighting the takedown attempt but Lama gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lama (2) vs (0) Couceiro
Couceiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lama is one step ahead there.
Couceiro is looking for a triangle but Lama pushes his legs off easily.
Couceiro has his foot on Lama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lama works his way back into a safe position though.
Lama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Couceiro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lama (2) vs (2) Couceiro
Couceiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lama trying to control the position.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Couceiro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Couceiro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couceiro wants to pass the guard but Lama is keeping the position.
Lama wants to hit a sweep here but Couceiro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lama there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lama (2) vs (5) Couceiro
Couceiro is looking to work his way around to Lama's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Couceiro has hold of Lama's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lama manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lama is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lama tries to hold on but Couceiro pushes him away.
Couceiro fails to take his opponent's back.
Lama is looking to improve his position but Couceiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Couceiro controlling from mount.
Lama is looking to improve his position but Couceiro isn't that keen on the idea.
Lama wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lama (2) vs (8) Couceiro
Couceiro looking for the choke from the back.
Couceiro is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Lama won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Couceiro off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xandao Couceiro!
Xandao Couceiro made sure to mention his sponsor, Maximum Human Performance in his post fight interview. |
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