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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Gino Galehpardaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Phillip Mckay!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galehpardaz shoots for a takedown but Mckay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mckay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Galehpardaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mckay is in Galehpardaz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galehpardaz (0) vs (2) Mckay
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.
Mckay slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mckay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Galehpardaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mckay passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galehpardaz (0) vs (5) Mckay
Galehpardaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Galehpardaz struggling a bit here.
Galehpardaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mckay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galehpardaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mckay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Galehpardaz tries to roll over but Mckay keeps him under control.
Mckay slows the pace down in half guard.
Mckay has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Galehpardaz defends it well.
Mckay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back.
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.
Galehpardaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckay stands and throws Galehpardaz's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galehpardaz (0) vs (8) Mckay
Galehpardaz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Galehpardaz is working hard here to advance position.
Mckay working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Galehpardaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Mckay dominates the positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Galehpardaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galehpardaz is trying to escape the position but Mckay is controlling the position.
Galehpardaz sneaks back into half guard.
Mckay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mckay not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mckay moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galehpardaz (0) vs (11) Mckay
Mckay controls the position.
Mckay tries for a kimura but Galehpardaz is defending well.
Galehpardaz is looking for a sweep.
Mckay has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Galehpardaz (0) vs (13) Mckay
Galehpardaz is trying desperately to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galehpardaz gets back to half guard.
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back.
Mckay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mckay tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galehpardaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.
Galehpardaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mckay pulls his head out easily.
Galehpardaz is breathing heavily.
Galehpardaz is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mckay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.
Mckay is looking for a kimura but Galehpardaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mckay to get the leverage.
Galehpardaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mckay is pushing down on Galehpardaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Galehpardaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Mckay has managed to sneak the leg through.
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Mckay has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mckay is working for a kimura but Galehpardaz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mckay is looking for a kimura here.
Galehpardaz looking for submissions off his back.
Galehpardaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mckay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Galehpardaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mckay.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.
Mckay is taking a breather. Galehpardaz 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.
Mckay is trying to work for a kimura but Galehpardaz is defending well.
Galehpardaz wants to control the action here but instead Mckay manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galehpardaz (0) vs (16) Mckay
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galehpardaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mckay manages to capitalize on a mistake by Galehpardaz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Galehpardaz (0) vs (19) Mckay
Galehpardaz wants to control his opponent's hands but Mckay gets his hands free.
Galehpardaz is trying to break free.
Mckay biding his time, controlling Galehpardaz.
Mckay not allowing Galehpardaz to control his hands.
Mckay is hanging on to Galehpardaz's back as he tries to escape.
Mckay is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Galehpardaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Galehpardaz for a finish.
Mckay is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Galehpardaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Good control from Mckay.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Galehpardaz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Galehpardaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mckay's arms.
Mckay keeps control of the position as Galehpardaz tries to break free.
Mckay is trying to stick to Galehpardaz's back but Galehpardaz is turning into Mckay. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mckay's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Galehpardaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galehpardaz (2) vs (19) Mckay
Mckay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galehpardaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mckay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Galehpardaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Galehpardaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Galehpardaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mckay manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Galehpardaz has Mckay in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galehpardaz (2) vs (21) Mckay
Mckay passes into half guard.
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mckay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Galehpardaz is trying to maintain the position but Mckay is very close to passing his half guard.
Mckay is controlling the pace.
Galehpardaz actively working from the bottom here.
Mckay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Mckay is controlling the pace.
Galehpardaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mckay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Galehpardaz is just riding it out for now. Mckay eventually gives up the hold.
Galehpardaz wants to improve his position but Mckay is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Galehpardaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mckay is stalling in the full guard.
Galehpardaz working for submissions but it's allowed Mckay to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mckay not doing much here.
Galehpardaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mckay pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mckay wins on points by 21 to 2. |
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