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740 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 69 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trumpinov moves into range and clinches up with Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Trumpinov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Xanthopoulos clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Xanthopoulos (0) vs (4) Trumpinov
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Xanthopoulos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trumpinov's arms.
Xanthopoulos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trumpinov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Xanthopoulos escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xanthopoulos (2) vs (4) Trumpinov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos stalling.
Trumpinov is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trumpinov wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy.
Xanthopoulos is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trumpinov tries to roll over but Xanthopoulos keeps him under control.
Xanthopoulos trying to mount his opponent but Trumpinov defends it.
Xanthopoulos is looking for a kimura but Trumpinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xanthopoulos to get the leverage.
Trumpinov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xanthopoulos pulls his head out easily.
Trumpinov wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Xanthopoulos prevents Trumpinov from improving his position.
Xanthopoulos is looking to advance position but Trumpinov won't allow it.
Xanthopoulos controlling the pace.
Trumpinov is looking for a sweep. Xanthopoulos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trumpinov is trying to maintain the position but Xanthopoulos is very close to passing his half guard.
Trumpinov gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Trumpinov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Trumpinov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xanthopoulos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xanthopoulos (2) vs (6) Trumpinov
Xanthopoulos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position.
Xanthopoulos is pulling down on Trumpinov's head to control his posture.
Trumpinov is stalling in the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Trumpinov trying to control but Xanthopoulos is working from the bottom.
Trumpinov being controlled here momentarily.
Xanthopoulos looking for a sweep. Not yet Xanthopoulos, not yet.
Trumpinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Xanthopoulos is retaining full guard.
Trumpinov wants to control from the top but Xanthopoulos keeps moving.
Xanthopoulos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep but no luck.
Trumpinov trying to control but Xanthopoulos is working from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trumpinov trying to control but Xanthopoulos is working from the bottom.
Trumpinov wants to pass the guard but Xanthopoulos is keeping the position.
Trumpinov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Trumpinov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Xanthopoulos (2) vs (9) Trumpinov
Trumpinov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Xanthopoulos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Trumpinov's guard! Nice work there by Xanthopoulos! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Xanthopoulos (4) vs (9) Trumpinov
Trumpinov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xanthopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xanthopoulos postures up.
Xanthopoulos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Xanthopoulos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Trumpinov is looking for a triangle but Xanthopoulos pushes his legs off easily.
Trumpinov can't keep his opponent in guard - Xanthopoulos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Xanthopoulos is taking a breather. Trumpinov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Trumpinov is trying to control but can't.
Xanthopoulos trying to mount his opponent but Trumpinov defends it.
Trumpinov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trumpinov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumpinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xanthopoulos postures up.
Xanthopoulos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Xanthopoulos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Trumpinov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trumpinov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xanthopoulos controls the pace.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trumpinov is looking to sweep but instead, Xanthopoulos has passed into half guard.
Trumpinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xanthopoulos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Trumpinov tries to roll over but Xanthopoulos keeps him under control.
Xanthopoulos trying to pass the guard but Trumpinov defending well.
Still in half guard, Xanthopoulos seems content to control.
Trumpinov is in trouble now - Xanthopoulos has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Xanthopoulos (7) vs (9) Trumpinov
Xanthopoulos controlling from the full mount.
Trumpinov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trumpinov wants to hold on but Xanthopoulos pushes him away.
Trumpinov tries to reverse the position but Xanthopoulos maintains control.
Trumpinov wants to hold on but Xanthopoulos pushes him away.
Trumpinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xanthopoulos controlling his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Xanthopoulos (10) vs (9) Trumpinov
Xanthopoulos controls the action.
Xanthopoulos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Trumpinov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Xanthopoulos.
Trumpinov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Xanthopoulos off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Trumpinov right now.
Xanthopoulos trying to control.
Trumpinov is in bad spot here.
Xanthopoulos looking for the RNC.
Trumpinov tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xanthopoulos is persistently looking for the submission but Trumpinov is defending it well.
Xanthopoulos looking to break Trumpinov's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Trumpinov remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Xanthopoulos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that's the end of the fight!
Xanthopoulos takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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