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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Yahir Velez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stabler stuffs the takedown.
Velez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stabler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Velez has his takedown stuffed
and Stabler counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yahir Velez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stabler has picked Velez up - he's going for a ride! Stabler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Velez (0) vs (2) Stabler
Stabler not doing much here.
Velez trying to get back to full guard but Stabler takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Velez (0) vs (5) Stabler
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stabler pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velez is working to get back to half guard.
Stabler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Velez is trying to escape the mount but Stabler keeps good control and instead manages to take Velez's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Velez (0) vs (8) Stabler
Stabler controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velez is really stuck here.
Velez is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Stabler.
Stabler is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Velez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stabler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Velez.
Velez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Velez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Stabler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Stabler keeps control of the position as Velez tries to break free.
Stabler is riding his opponent, not letting Velez buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stabler is hanging on to Velez's back as he tries to escape.
Stabler trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Velez right now.
Stabler is looking for the choke from the back position but Velez is controlling his hands well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Velez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Stabler tries to get the hooks in deep but Velez pushed the leg off.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Velez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Stabler really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Velez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stabler keeps control of the position as Velez tries to break free.
Stabler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Velez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Velez is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Velez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I would not like to be Velez right now.
I really don't envy Velez right now.
Stabler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Velez doesn't escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Velez wants to control his opponent's hands but Stabler gets his hands free.
Stabler controlling well, preventing Velez from escaping the position.
Stabler avoiding Velez 's attempts to control his hands.
Velez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Stabler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Stabler not allowing Velez to control his hands.
Velez is trying to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Velez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Velez is looking to improve his position.
Stabler is controlling the pace.
Stabler prevents Velez from improving his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Stabler performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stabler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Velez! Score +3 for passing guard: Velez (0) vs (11) Stabler
Stabler avoids the attempt from Velez to control.
Velez is looking to improve his position but Stabler isn't that keen on the idea.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stabler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Velez can't escape the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stabler controlling from mount.
Velez is trying desperately to improve position.
Velez is squirming around, avoiding Stabler's attempts to control the action.
Stabler controlling his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Stabler has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Velez is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stabler content just to control the position here.
Velez tries to reverse the position but Stabler maintains control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stabler tries to control but Velez wriggling away.
Stabler content just to control the position here.
Stabler wants to take his opponent's back but Velez doesn't allow it.
Stabler avoids the attempt from Velez to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velez prevents Stabler from taking his back.
Velez is squirming around, avoiding Stabler's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stabler wins on points by 11 to 0. |
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