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CWC 353 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 31 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elvul closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cubbedge did well to prevent Elvul getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Cubbedge
Elvul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Elvul is taking a breather. Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elvul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Elvul's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvul wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elvul is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Elvul is trying to control but can't.
Elvul manages to get to full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Elvul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Elvul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Elvul has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (2) Cubbedge
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Elvul is proving a slippery customer.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Elvul from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Elvul trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge pulls Elvul in to control the position.
Elvul pushes down on Cubbedge 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cubbedge is still trying to improve position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
Elvul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control from the bottom.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elvul slows the pace down in half guard.
Elvul trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Elvul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge manages to get to full guard.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Elvul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge 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: Elvul (4) vs (4) Cubbedge
Cubbedge controlling the action here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Elvul has his hands clasped together around Cubbedge 's back. He's all about the action.
Elvul trying to hold on to Cubbedge 's head to control him but Cubbedge postures up.
Elvul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Steel Penn Training Den. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Elvul holds on and takes a little breather.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Elvul.
Cubbedge passes Elvul's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Elvul defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elvul has managed to free his arm - good work.
Elvul is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Cubbedge is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Elvul is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Cubbedge !
In his post fight interview, Bart Cubbedge started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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