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Grappling Hype -5- PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Captain Maine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Don Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cortez has managed to clinch.
Maine gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maine (2) vs (0) Cortez
Maine trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Maine stopping the sweep attempt from Cortez.
Maine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cortez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cortez dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maine (2) vs (2) Cortez
Cortez stands and throws Maine's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maine (2) vs (5) Cortez
Cortez is trying to get an arm triangle but Maine is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Cortez stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Maine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maine is trying to get back to half guard.
Cortez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Maine! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maine (2) vs (7) Cortez
Cortez content just to control the position here.
Maine is looking to improve his position but Cortez isn't that keen on the idea.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Cortez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez content just to control the position here.
Maine holds of for dear life.
Maine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maine has given up his back. Will we see Cortez going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Maine (2) vs (10) Cortez
Cortez controlling the position well here. Maine rolled but Cortez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is hanging on to Maine's back as he tries to escape.
Maine is working hard here to advance position.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maine is trying to defend against the choke here but Cortez has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cortez Tightens the hold and Maine taps out furiously! Cortez displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Don Cortez!
Don Cortez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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