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756 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 29 losses; Satan Blue!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Octavio has his takedown stuffed
and Blue counters with a shoot takedown. Octavio fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Octavio (0) vs (2) Blue
Blue tries to free his leg and advance position but Octavio is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Octavio keeping moving, preventing Blue from controlling successfully.
Octavio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Octavio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blue manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (2) vs (2) Blue
Octavio has gone for a leg lock! Blue slips out almost immediately though and dives into Octavio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (2) vs (4) Blue
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Octavio looking for subs off his back but Blue has passed one foot through into half guard.
Octavio looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Octavio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Octavio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Octavio won't allow Blue to pass to mount.
Blue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Octavio is just riding it out for now. Blue eventually gives up the hold.
Octavio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Octavio actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blue is trying to work for a kimura but Octavio is defending well.
Octavio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Octavio! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (2) vs (7) Blue
Blue works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Octavio (2) vs (10) Blue
Blue is persistently looking for the submission but Octavio is defending it well.
Octavio tries to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octavio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blue struggling to keep hold of the position.
Octavio is trying to break free.
Octavio manages to reverse the position and now he's in Blue's guard. Nice work there by Octavio.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (4) vs (10) Blue
Blue had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Octavio defends it easily.
Octavio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Octavio advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (7) vs (10) Blue
Octavio is trying to get an arm triangle but Blue is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octavio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Octavio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Octavio is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blue knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blue is trying to get back to half guard.
Octavio advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Octavio (9) vs (10) Blue
Blue tries to lock up and control but Octavio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blue can't escape the position.
Octavio avoids the attempt from Blue to control.
Octavio is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blue has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blue! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (9) vs (12) Blue
Octavio seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Octavio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blue defends it easily.
Octavio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Octavio working for a triangle but Blue defends it easily.
Octavio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Octavio looking for a guillotine here but Blue defends easily.
Octavio throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blue escapes and throws Octavio's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (9) vs (15) Blue
Octavio is looking for a sweep.
Blue working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Blue is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Octavio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Octavio is looking to regain half guard here but Blue keeps moving and retains side control.
Octavio manages to get back to half guard.
Blue moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Octavio. Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (9) vs (18) Blue
Octavio is looking to regain half guard here but Blue keeps moving and retains side control.
Octavio is not content to let Blue control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Octavio regains half guard.
Blue wants to take a breather but Octavio is having none of it.
Octavio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blue wants to work for an arm triangle but Octavio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Octavio looking for a kimura from the bottom but Blue passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (9) vs (21) Blue
Blue trying to control the position but Octavio is working away.
Octavio sneaks back into half guard.
Octavio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Octavio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Octavio looking for submissions off his back.
Octavio is breathing heavily.
Octavio is looking for a sweep. Blue is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blue is working for a kimura but Octavio is defending it quite comfortably.
Blue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Octavio has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Octavio is refusing to be controlled, as Blue sits in half guard.
Octavio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Octavio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blue stalling.
Blue wants to free his trapped foot but Octavio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Octavio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Octavio with the active half guard here but Blue passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (9) vs (24) Blue
Octavio tries to buck Blue off but Blue is having none of it.
Octavio sneaks back into half guard.
Octavio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blue pulls his head out easily.
Blue wants to take a breather but Octavio is having none of it.
Octavio actively working from the bottom here.
Octavio looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Blue pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (9) vs (27) Blue
Octavio is desperately trying to improve his position but Blue has a good base and remains in mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blue is working for a guillotine from mount but Octavio frees his head quite easily.
Octavio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blue working for a guillotine from mount but Octavio is in no mood to give up.
Blue looking to control but Octavio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Octavio is looking to improve his position but Blue isn't that keen on the idea.
Blue wants to control the pace but Octavio is squirming around nicely.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blue controlling his opponent.
Octavio is in all sorts of trouble here.
Blue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blue manages to capitalize on a mistake by Octavio to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Octavio (9) vs (30) Blue
Octavio defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Octavio right now.
Blue working for the choke.
Octavio is trying to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blue is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Blue has the hooks in. Octavio is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Octavio turns into Blue and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (11) vs (30) Blue
Octavio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blue manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Octavio has Blue in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (11) vs (32) Blue
Octavio looking for a guillotine here but Blue defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blue wants to control from the top but Octavio keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blue wins on points by 32 to 11.
Our winner, Satan Blue, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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