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SSG 229 Thumb vs Grace PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 31 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bystrom drives through and clinches with Majere against the cage.
Bystrom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Majere walks away with a smile on his face. Bystrom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Majere closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Majere (4) vs (0) Bystrom
Majere wants to control but Bystrom is keeping him busy.
Majere has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (6) vs (0) Bystrom
Bystrom is squirming around, avoiding Majere's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom is looking to improve his position but Majere isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bystrom is desperately trying to improve his position but Majere has a good base and remains in mount.
Bystrom is squirming around, avoiding Majere's attempts to control the action.
Bystrom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (6) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majere has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bystrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Majere keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Majere is trying to control the position but Bystrom postures up.
Majere working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Majere is tightening it up a little... Bystrom has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Bystrom reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Bystrom taps out! Nice BJJ there by Majere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Denubis Majere!
During a confident post fight interview, Denubis Majere thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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