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CWC 367 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Abdelrahman Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 21 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tidd looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Tidd
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tidd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Tidd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Tidd might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tidd content to stall in guard here.
Tidd wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Camara 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: Camara (2) vs (2) Tidd
Camara passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (2) Tidd
Tidd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tidd tries to lock up and control but Camara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tidd is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Camara is staying active.
Tidd has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (8) vs (2) Tidd
I really don't envy Tidd right now.
Tidd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tidd is concentrating on defense, preventing Camara from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tidd trying to control from the bottom.
Tidd wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Tidd controlling the position for now.
Tidd is looking to improve his position.
Tidd trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Camara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tidd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tidd wants to control the action here but instead Camara manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (11) vs (2) Tidd
Camara takes Tidd's back. Score +3 for taking back: Camara (14) vs (2) Tidd
I really don't envy Tidd right now.
Tidd just trying to survive but Camara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tidd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tidd is still trying to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Camara gets his hands free as Tidd looks to control.
Camara is riding his opponent, not letting Tidd buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidd wants to escape the position.
Camara is persistently looking for the submission but Tidd is defending it well.
Tidd tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Camara controls the action.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tidd just trying to survive but Camara is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tidd can't escape the position.
Camara is not going to allow Tidd to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Tidd's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Camara not allowing Tidd to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tidd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Camara is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tidd tries to roll but Camara sticks to his back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Camara not allowing Tidd to control his hands.
Tidd wants to escape the position.
Tidd trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tidd can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camara biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Tidd right now.
Tidd looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tidd tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tidd is looking to get to half guard.
Tidd regains half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Camara is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Camara is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tidd is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Tidd wants to get back to full guard but Camara has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (17) vs (2) Tidd
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tidd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tidd gets back to half guard.
Tidd wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camara is controlling the pace.
Tidd tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Tidd defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Camara prevents Tidd from improving his position.
Tidd is controlling Camara's trapped leg to prevent Camara from advancing to side control.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
An out of breath Abdelrahman Camara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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