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HC GRAP 30 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Miles Levesque! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chibaclov closes the distance and pushes Levesque back into the cage.
Chibaclov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Levesque (0) vs (4) Chibaclov
Chibaclov tries for a kimura but Levesque is defending well.
Levesque is trying to get back to half guard.
Levesque is working hard here to advance position.
Chibaclov is trying to get an arm triangle but Levesque is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levesque tries to bench press Chibaclov off him but Chibaclov keeps the position.
Levesque is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chibaclov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chibaclov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levesque doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chibaclov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chibaclov is working for a kimura but Levesque is defending it quite comfortably.
Chibaclov wants to free his trapped foot but Levesque is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chibaclov wants to take a breather but Levesque is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levesque looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chibaclov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Levesque does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chibaclov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chibaclov 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.
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levesque doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chibaclov.
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.
Chibaclov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chibaclov wants to work for an arm triangle but Levesque is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque wants to get back to full guard.
Chibaclov wants to work for an arm triangle but Levesque is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chibaclov is pressing down on Levesque's thigh, looking to free his foot. Levesque is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chibaclov in particular looking to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov prevents Levesque from improving his position.
Levesque has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Chibaclov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Chibaclov! Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (0) vs (7) Chibaclov
Levesque is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.
Chibaclov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Levesque's legs.
Chibaclov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Levesque keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Levesque sneaks back into half guard.
Chibaclov is working for a kimura but Levesque is defending it quite comfortably.
Chibaclov trying to control from half guard but Levesque is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Levesque manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving.
Chibaclov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Levesque keeps moving.
Levesque looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chibaclov passes Levesque's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Levesque looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
Chibaclov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Levesque is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold.
Levesque looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.
Chibaclov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Levesque (0) vs (10) Chibaclov
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Levesque defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Chibaclov.
Chibaclov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Levesque manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Levesque is looking to regain half guard here but Chibaclov keeps moving and retains side control.
Levesque is not content to let Chibaclov control the position.
Chibaclov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Levesque is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Levesque tries to buck Chibaclov off but Chibaclov is having none of it.
Chibaclov tries for a kimura but Levesque is defending well.
Levesque regains half guard.
Levesque is looking to improve his position.
Chibaclov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Levesque doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chibaclov.
Levesque makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Levesque.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Levesque keeping full guard, as Chibaclov tries to pass.
Chibaclov keeps trying to improve his position.
Chibaclov passes into half guard.
Chibaclov trying to control the action but Levesque is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov is trying to work for a kimura but Levesque is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov is trying to control. Levesque wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Levesque 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 Levesque is just riding it out for now. Chibaclov eventually gives up the hold.
Chibaclov wants to take a breather but Levesque is having none of it.
Chibaclov is working for a submission of some sort.
Levesque works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's thirteen 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.
Levesque 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.
Chibaclov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chibaclov is looking for a kimura here.
Levesque tries to get to full guard but Chibaclov has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov wants to control but Levesque is keeping him busy.
Levesque actively working from the bottom here.
Levesque tries to roll over but Chibaclov keeps him under control.
Chibaclov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chibaclov is keen to just control but Levesque is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chibaclov wants to work for an arm triangle but Levesque is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Levesque is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chibaclov pulls his head out easily.
Levesque looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chibaclov wins on points by 10 to 0.
Matteo Chibaclov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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