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TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Matteo Chibaclov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nutz clinches.
Nutz prevents the takedown attempt.
Nutz has hold of one of Chibaclov's legs. Chibaclov is fighting the takedown attempt but Nutz gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Chibaclov
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck.
Chibaclov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutz trying to control but Chibaclov is working from the bottom.
Chibaclov wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov working for a triangle but Nutz defends it easily.
Chibaclov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chibaclov, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nutz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Chibaclov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chibaclov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chibaclov is trying to keep Nutz in close.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Chibaclov is keeping the position.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
Nutz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chibaclov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Chibaclov.
Nutz postures up.
Chibaclov keeping moving, preventing Nutz from controlling successfully.
Nutz preventing the sweep.
Nutz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Chibaclov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nutz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Chibaclov keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chibaclov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (2) Chibaclov
Chibaclov wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov is pushing down on Nutz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nutz is fighting to maintain full guard but Chibaclov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nutz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nutz.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chibaclov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nutz dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (4) vs (2) Chibaclov
Nutz preventing the sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chibaclov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nutz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nutz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chibaclov is keeping the position for now.
Chibaclov looking to control.
Chibaclov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nutz passes into half guard.
Chibaclov is refusing to be controlled, as Nutz sits in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nutz in particular looking to stall.
Chibaclov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nutz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nutz is sitting in close to Chibaclov's body. Chibaclov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nutz is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nutz is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chibaclov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matteo Chibaclov!
Matteo Chibaclov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Justa Nutz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Me fight, you die'. |
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