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TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Millard Masters! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bobby Bomstaerk!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bomstaerk clinches up against the cage.
Bomstaerk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bomstaerk gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Masters (0) vs (2) Bomstaerk
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Masters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bomstaerk is keen to just control but Masters is a slippery customer.
Masters wants to get back to full guard.
Bomstaerk trying to control from half guard but Masters is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters wants to control but Bomstaerk is keeping busy.
Masters has his hands clasped together around Bomstaerk's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomstaerk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masters wants to get back to full guard.
Masters is working hard here to advance position.
Bomstaerk is trying to control the action in half guard but Masters is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bomstaerk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Masters haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Masters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masters trying to control but Bomstaerk postures up.
Masters manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters looking to control.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bomstaerk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masters looking for a sweep. Not yet Masters, not yet.
Masters working for a triangle but Bomstaerk defends it easily.
Masters can't keep his opponent in guard - Bomstaerk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masters keeps working.
Masters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bomstaerk wants to free his trapped foot but Masters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bomstaerk trying to control the action but Masters is working from the bottom.
Masters tries to roll over but Bomstaerk keeps him under control.
Masters actively working from the bottom here.
Bomstaerk passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Masters (0) vs (5) Bomstaerk
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters tries to hold on but Bomstaerk pushes him away.
Masters stops Bomstaerk from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Masters tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bomstaerk looking for a guillotine from mount but Masters is having none of it.
Bomstaerk seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Masters is holding on tight.
Bomstaerk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bomstaerk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masters is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk wants to control but Masters has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bomstaerk working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Masters wants to get back to full guard.
Bomstaerk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masters sees it coming and defends easily.
Masters moves into full guard.
Bomstaerk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bomstaerk has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Masters to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bomstaerk is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Masters pulls down on the head and he's put Bomstaerk to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Millard Masters!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Millard Masters made sure he mentioned Highland Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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