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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 37 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Juanito Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jiurgite or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar, which made it look bad.
Jiurgite has been working on his balance at Alpha Brasil, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Escobar.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jiurgite fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Escobar sprawls well initially but Jiurgite persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Escobar
Well, if Jiurgite 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.
Jiurgite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Escobar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Escobar wants to get back to full guard but Jiurgite has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (0) Escobar
Escobar is looking to regain half guard here but Jiurgite keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar is trying to work for a sweep but Jiurgite has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (7) vs (0) Escobar
Escobar can't escape the position.
Escobar is still trying to improve position.
Jiurgite takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar can't escape the position.
Jiurgite working for a submission but Escobar is keeping him at bay.
Escobar tries to reverse the position but Jiurgite maintains control.
Jiurgite controlling the position easily from mount.
Escobar working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (10) vs (0) Escobar
Jiurgite is persistently looking for the submission but Escobar is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jiurgite has good solid back control here.
Escobar wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
I would not like to be Escobar right now.
Escobar tries to roll but Jiurgite sticks to his back.
What can Escobar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jiurgite is hanging on to Escobar's back as he tries to escape.
Escobar looks winded!
Jiurgite biding his time, controlling Escobar.
Escobar is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jiurgite off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite doesn't have the hooks in and Escobar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (10) vs (2) Escobar
Jiurgite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jiurgite pulls Escobar in close to prevent any damage.
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Escobar pushing down on Jiurgite's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jiurgite slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Escobar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jiurgite is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jiurgite has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (2) Escobar
Jiurgite passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (15) vs (2) Escobar
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jiurgite is staying tight to Escobar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Escobar tries to bench press Jiurgite off him but Jiurgite keeps the position.
Jiurgite has hold of Escobar's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Escobar seems comfortable defending it but Jiurgite has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Escobar is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Escobar is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jiurgite couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ze Jiurgite! |
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