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Summit Series 2 - Grappling 7A PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Andre Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pereira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pereira (2) vs (0) Wayne
Wayne is refusing to be controlled, as Pereira sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wayne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pereira seems to be working for a kimura but Wayne defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wayne tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Wayne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wayne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control from half guard but Wayne is working away.
Pereira is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
Wayne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (2) vs (2) Wayne
Wayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pereira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pereira is keeping the position for now.
Pereira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wayne passes Pereira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pereira trying to control but Wayne postures up.
Wayne is looking for a kimura here.
Pereira 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 battling for position here. Pereira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wayne won't allow Pereira to sweep him here.
Pereira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wayne manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (4) vs (2) Wayne
Wayne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
Pereira is pushing down on Wayne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wayne is fighting to maintain full guard but Pereira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pereira works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (7) vs (2) Wayne
Wayne is trying desperately to improve position.
Pereira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wayne is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is looking to work his way around to Wayne's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wayne is squirming around, avoiding Pereira's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pereira avoids the attempt from Wayne to control.
Pereira trying to control but Wayne is having none of it.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pereira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wayne is trying desperately to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pereira is really struggling to control Wayne but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pereira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wayne manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pereira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wayne's legs.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wayne tries to buck Pereira off but Pereira is having none of it.
Wayne keeps trying to improve his position.
Pereira moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pereira (9) vs (2) Wayne
Wayne 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: Pereira (9) vs (4) Wayne
Pereira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pereira (11) vs (4) Wayne
Pereira wants to take a breather but Wayne is having none of it.
Pereira is looking for a kimura but Wayne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pereira to get the leverage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira seems to be working for a kimura but Wayne defends the submission attempt.
Wayne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wayne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily.
Pereira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wayne! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (14) vs (4) Wayne
Wayne tries to hold on but Pereira postures up.
Pereira looking to control but Wayne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pereira moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pereira (17) vs (4) Wayne
Pereira biding his time, controlling Wayne.
Pereira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Wayne prevents Pereira from getting a body triangle.
Pereira looking for the RNC.
Wayne is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pereira off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pereira slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pereira is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Wayne won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Pereira off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Pereira!
During a confident post fight interview, Andre Pereira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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