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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tubbs Singleton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Singleton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Octavio's waist but Octavio gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Singleton off to one side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Octavio looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Octavio (2) vs (0) Singleton
Singleton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Singleton holds on and takes a little breather.
Singleton looking to control.
Singleton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Octavio is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singleton has Octavio pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavio stopping the sweep attempt from Singleton.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Singleton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (2) vs (2) Singleton
Singleton stopping the sweep attempt from Octavio.
Singleton being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singleton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Singleton 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.
Octavio wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Singleton is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Octavio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Octavio keeping full guard, as Singleton tries to pass.
Octavio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Singleton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (4) vs (2) Singleton
Singleton trying to control the position here.
Singleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singleton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Singleton has his hands on Octavio's head, controlling the position.
Octavio content to stall in guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Octavio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Singleton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Singleton wants to improve his position but Octavio is controlling well.
Octavio is controlling the pace.
Singleton is trying is best to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Singleton is trying to get back to full guard.
Singleton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Singleton is controlling Octavio's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Singleton wants to improve his position but Octavio is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Octavio content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Singleton is trying to control but can't.
Singleton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Octavio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Singleton has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singleton is looking for a sweep. Octavio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Singleton has a hand on Octavio's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Octavio takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (7) vs (2) Singleton
Singleton tries to control Octavio's body but Octavio pushes him off. Singleton squirms to his side and now Octavio has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Octavio (10) vs (2) Singleton
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Singleton can't escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Octavio is riding his opponent, not letting Singleton buck him off.
Singleton tries to escape but Octavio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Singleton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Octavio.
Singleton breaks Octavio's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (10) vs (4) Singleton
Octavio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Singleton wants to control from the top but Octavio keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Octavio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singleton being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Octavio wants to sweep here but Singleton controlling him for the moment.
Octavio pulls Singleton in close to his closed guard and prevents Singleton from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Singleton controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Singleton wants to pass the guard but Octavio is keeping the position.
Singleton is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Singleton stopping the sweep attempt from Octavio.
Octavio trying to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Octavio controls Singleton momentarily but Singleton frees himself.
Octavio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Octavio wants to sweep but no luck.
Octavio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Singleton content to stall in guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Singleton wants to control from the top but Octavio keeps moving.
Octavio 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: Octavio (12) vs (4) Singleton
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Octavio wants to take a breather but Singleton is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Pablo Octavio thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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