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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 56 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Esteves darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (0) Goble
Goble wants to improve his position but Esteves is controlling well.
Esteves seems to be looking for submissions.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but Goble defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves is trying to control. Goble wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goble is looking to control Esteves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Goble avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esteves prevents Goble from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Esteves seems content to control.
Esteves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Esteves perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goble tries to get to full guard but Esteves has control of the leg.
Esteves wants to free his trapped foot but Goble is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Esteves content to control rather than advance.
Goble actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esteves is taking a breather. Goble 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.
Goble has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esteves is working away from the top position though.
Esteves tries to pass to full mount but Goble defends it.
Goble is controlling Esteves's trapped leg to prevent Esteves from advancing to side control.
Goble tries to get to full guard but Esteves has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but Goble defending well.
Esteves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goble is trying to get back to full guard.
Goble is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Esteves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (0) Goble
Esteves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Esteves seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Goble is holding on tight.
Esteves controlling the pace for now.
Goble tries to lock up and control but Esteves gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Esteves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Goble can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Esteves tries to control but Goble wriggling away.
Goble is looking to improve his position but Esteves isn't that keen on the idea.
Esteves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Esteves manages to capitalize on a mistake by Goble to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (8) vs (0) Goble
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Esteves.
Goble is in bad spot here.
Esteves is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Goble staying busy and making it hard for Esteves to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Goble is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Esteves.
I really don't envy Goble right now.
Esteves controlling the position well here. Goble rolled but Esteves kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Goble right now.
Esteves really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Goble.
Goble just trying to survive but Esteves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Goble can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Esteves is riding his opponent, not letting Goble buck him off.
Goble rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Esteves tries to pass to full mount but Goble defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Goble moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
Esteves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Esteves passes into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Goble wants to get back to full guard.
Goble keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Goble keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goble is pressing down on Esteves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath and clearly excited Vartan Esteves thanked Silverback Sweatshop for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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