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TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): Finals - 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Frendy Saputra!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Saputra is looking to clinch.
As Saputra tries to get set, Cheese tries to push him back and clinch up but Saputra manages to avoid the attempt.
Saputra instigates a clinch.
Cheese jumps guard.
Cheese looking for a sweep. Not yet Cheese, not yet.
Saputra tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
Saputra forces his way into half guard.
Saputra is looking for a kimura here.
Cheese keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saputra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saputra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cheese doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saputra.
Saputra wants to take a breather but Cheese is having none of it.
Saputra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cheese wants to control but Saputra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saputra is looking for a kimura but Cheese is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saputra to get the leverage.
Cheese won't allow Saputra to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saputra wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Saputra is taking a breather. Cheese says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saputra is working for a submission of some sort.
Cheese holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saputra wants to take a breather but Cheese is having none of it.
Cheese is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheese won't allow Saputra to pass to mount.
Saputra is looking for a kimura here.
Saputra is looking to pass Cheese's guard but actually Cheese recovers to full guard.
Saputra looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Saputra from controlling successfully.
Cheese controlling Saputra's posture.
Saputra tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard.
Saputra trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cheese manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (2) vs (0) Saputra
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese won't allow Saputra to sweep him here.
Saputra has control of Cheese's left arm, preventing Cheese from doing any damage.
Saputra wants to sweep but no luck.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Saputra is trying to control the position but Cheese postures up.
Cheese passes Saputra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saputra wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
Saputra is looking to control Cheese's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saputra avoid being mounted?
Saputra trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cheese manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (5) vs (0) Saputra
Saputra tries to reverse the position but Cheese maintains control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cheese controlling from mount.
Saputra is desperately trying to improve his position but Cheese has a good base and remains in mount.
Saputra slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cheese wants to pass the guard but Saputra is defending well.
Saputra gets back to full guard.
Cheese is looking to pass into half guard but Saputra pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saputra is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (5) vs (2) Saputra
Cheese pulls Saputra in to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Saputra looking to pass the guard.
Saputra forces his way into half guard.
Saputra wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Saputra is working for a kimura but Cheese is defending it quite comfortably.
Saputra trying to mount his opponent but Cheese defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Saputra is keen to just control but Cheese is a slippery customer.
Saputra is looking for a kimura but Cheese is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saputra to get the leverage.
Saputra tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cheese knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saputra is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saputra trying to advance position but Cheese counters by regaining guard.
Saputra wants to pass the guard but Cheese is keeping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Saputra from controlling successfully.
Saputra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saputra looking to sit in guard and control but Cheese gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cheese (7) vs (2) Saputra
Saputra looking to control but Cheese passes into half guard.
Saputra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cheese is taking a breather. Saputra says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saputra has a hand on Cheese's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cheese takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (10) vs (2) Saputra
Saputra slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saputra has a hand on Cheese's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cheese takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (13) vs (2) Saputra
Saputra is working to get back to half guard.
Cheese sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saputra is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Saputra is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saputra looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cheese (16) vs (2) Saputra
Saputra rolls, trying to escape but Cheese keeps control of the position.
Cheese just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Saputra can't escape the position.
Saputra trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Saputra rolls, trying to escape but Cheese keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cheese continues to stall.
Saputra can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cheese controlling well, preventing Saputra from escaping the position.
Cheese controlling from the back.
Cheese not allowing Saputra to control his hands.
Cheese slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Saputra's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Saputra is still trying to improve position.
What can Saputra do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Saputra tries to escape but Cheese has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
After winning the bout, Richard Cheese thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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