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HC GRAP 29 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chibaclov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Muffin quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muffin (0) vs (2) Chibaclov
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.
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chibaclov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Muffin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chibaclov.
Muffin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hawaii Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Chibaclov wants to free his trapped foot but Muffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Muffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chibaclov is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but Muffin defending well.
Chibaclov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (0) vs (5) Chibaclov
Muffin wants to control but Chibaclov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chibaclov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Muffin turns into him and now he's in Chibaclov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (5) Chibaclov
Muffin wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
Muffin preventing the sweep.
Muffin pushing down on Chibaclov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chibaclov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muffin 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muffin 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (2) vs (9) Chibaclov
Chibaclov working for a choke but Muffin is defending well.
Chibaclov controlling well, preventing Muffin from escaping the position.
Chibaclov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Muffin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Muffin for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muffin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Muffin wants to escape the position.
Chibaclov is looking for the choke from the back position but Muffin is controlling his hands well.
Muffin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chibaclov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Despite being in a bad position, Muffin is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Muffin defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Muffin 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Muffin tries to hold on but Chibaclov postures up.
Chibaclov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Chibaclov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Muffin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chibaclov seems to be looking for submissions.
Chibaclov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muffin sees it coming and defends easily.
Chibaclov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chibaclov is trying to control. Muffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura but Muffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chibaclov to get the leverage.
Muffin is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Muffin looking for submissions off his back.
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muffin is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold.
Muffin actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Muffin tries to get to full guard but Chibaclov has control of the leg.
Muffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chibaclov drops back looking for a leg! Muffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muffin manages to kick Chibaclov off! Chibaclov jumps back into Muffin 's guard.
Chibaclov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chibaclov has managed to get both his arms back between Muffin 's legs - danger averted.
Chibaclov wants to pass the guard but Muffin is keeping the position.
Chibaclov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Muffin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chibaclov has Muffin in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (4) vs (9) Chibaclov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Muffin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Muffin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chibaclov for as long as he can get away with.
Chibaclov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muffin trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov wants to sweep here but Muffin controlling him for the moment.
Muffin trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Muffin 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (4) vs (11) Chibaclov
Chibaclov trying to control the position from guard on top but Muffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muffin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chibaclov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chibaclov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Muffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chibaclov is one step ahead there.
Muffin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chibaclov tries to free his leg and advance position but Muffin is retaining full guard.
Muffin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chibaclov defends it easily.
Muffin controls Chibaclov momentarily but Chibaclov frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Chibaclov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chibaclov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (4) vs (14) Chibaclov
Muffin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chibaclov off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (8) vs (14) Chibaclov
Chibaclov rolls, trying to escape but Muffin keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Muffin 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Muffin has the hooks in. Chibaclov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chibaclov trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Chibaclov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov won't allow Muffin to pass to mount.
Chibaclov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Muffin 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Muffin 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Muffin (8) vs (18) Chibaclov
Chibaclov gets his hands free as Muffin looks to control.
Chibaclov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Muffin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chibaclov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Chibaclov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chibaclov looking for the choke from the back.
Muffin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chibaclov's guard. Nice work there by Muffin .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (10) vs (18) Chibaclov
Chibaclov 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.
Muffin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov is still trying to improve position.
Muffin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Muffin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chibaclov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Muffin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (13) vs (18) Chibaclov
Muffin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chibaclov trying to remain calm as Muffin controls from the top position.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to half guard.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Muffin 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chibaclov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muffin trying to mount his opponent but Chibaclov defends it.
Chibaclov wants to get back to full guard.
Muffin is trying to control the action in half guard but Chibaclov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov is trying to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chibaclov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov manages to get to full guard.
Muffin advances to half guard.
Chibaclov is not content to let Muffin control the position.
Chibaclov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Muffin pulls his head out easily.
Muffin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chibaclov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chibaclov is looking for a sweep. Muffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muffin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chibaclov sees it coming and defends easily.
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muffin is looking to advance position but Chibaclov won't allow it.
Chibaclov is defending against the submission attempts here by Muffin .
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chibaclov keeps trying to improve his position.
Muffin moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (16) vs (18) Chibaclov
Chibaclov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chibaclov is trying to work for a sweep but Muffin has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Muffin (18) vs (18) Chibaclov
Chibaclov working to try and regain half guard.
Muffin wants to control the pace but Chibaclov is squirming around nicely.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Muffin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Chibaclov 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: Muffin (18) vs (20) Chibaclov
Chibaclov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chibaclov moves into full mount! Muffin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (18) vs (23) Chibaclov
Muffin wants to control but Chibaclov is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chibaclov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chibaclov controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chibaclov wins on points by 23 to 18.
Matteo Chibaclov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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