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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cathal Doherty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sigurd Knutsson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Doherty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doherty (2) vs (0) Knutsson
Knutsson gets full guard.
Knutsson working a defensive guard but Doherty manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doherty (5) vs (0) Knutsson
Doherty has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Knutsson! Score +2 for reaching mount: Doherty (7) vs (0) Knutsson
Doherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doherty controlling the position easily from mount.
Doherty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knutsson is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty manages to capitalize on a mistake by Knutsson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Doherty (10) vs (0) Knutsson
Knutsson tries to roll but Doherty sticks to his back.
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.
Knutsson can't escape the position.
Good control from Doherty.
Knutsson is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty 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.
Doherty not allowing Knutsson to control his hands.
Doherty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Knutsson.
Knutsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Knutsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Knutsson can't escape the position.
Knutsson looks winded!
What can Knutsson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knutsson trying to control but not successfully.
Doherty keeps control of the position as Knutsson tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Knutsson doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Knutsson right now.
I would not like to be Knutsson right now.
You can see the frustration on Knutsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Doherty controlling well, preventing Knutsson from escaping the position.
Doherty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Knutsson tries to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Doherty has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Knutsson's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Doherty.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Knutsson rolls, trying to escape but Doherty keeps control of the position.
Doherty controlling the position well here. Knutsson rolled but Doherty kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Knutsson wants to escape the position.
Knutsson is still trying to improve position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Doherty just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Doherty is hanging on to Knutsson's back as he tries to escape.
What can Knutsson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Knutsson tries to escape but Doherty has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Knutsson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Doherty.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Doherty's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Knutsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Doherty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Knutsson tries to escape but Doherty has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Doherty is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Knutsson trying to control the position but Doherty manages to sink in the hooks.
Doherty biding his time, controlling Knutsson.
Doherty is hanging on to Knutsson's back as he tries to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Doherty has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Knutsson's body.
Knutsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Doherty controls the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Doherty continues to hold on tight.
Doherty is hanging on to Knutsson's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Doherty.
Knutsson is really stuck here.
Doherty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Knutsson.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Knutsson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doherty doesn't have the hooks in and Knutsson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doherty (10) vs (2) Knutsson
And that's the end of the fight!
Doherty takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Cathal Doherty took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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