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TWGC 42 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Tiago Martelo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Jacob Song!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Martelo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martelo decides to pull guard.
Song won't allow Martelo to sweep him here.
Martelo has an active guard here but Song has managed to pass into half guard.
Martelo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Song should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Martelo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Song manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martelo (2) vs (0) Song
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song has his foot on Martelo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martelo works his way back into a safe position though.
Song being controlled here, momentarily.
Martelo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martelo pushes down on Song's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Martelo tries to pass to full mount but Song defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Martelo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martelo is pressing down on Song's thigh, looking to free his foot. Song is holding on for now.
Martelo controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martelo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Martelo (5) vs (0) Song
Song gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Martelo (7) vs (0) Song
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martelo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Song is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Song and Martelo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Song is looking to regain half guard here but Martelo keeps moving and retains side control.
Song sneaks back into half guard.
Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martelo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Song! Score +3 for passing guard: Martelo (10) vs (0) Song
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song 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: Martelo (10) vs (2) Song
Martelo wants to sweep here but Song controlling him for the moment.
Song wants to pass the guard but Martelo is keeping the position.
Song drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martelo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martelo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martelo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Martelo (14) vs (2) Song
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martelo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Song is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martelo tries to advance to mount but Song denies him.
Martelo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Song! Score +2 for reaching mount: Martelo (16) vs (2) Song
Song is looking to get to half guard.
Martelo controlling the pace for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Song is desperately trying to improve his position but Martelo has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Song is trying to reverse the position but instead Martelo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Martelo (19) vs (2) Song
Martelo working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Song is doing well to defend. Martelo seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Song is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiago Martelo! |
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