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Grappling Hype -12- 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Don Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Lehel Bartasz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bartasz scores with a takedown into Cortez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cortez (0) vs (2) Bartasz
Bartasz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (2) Bartasz
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Bartasz is keeping the position.
Cortez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cortez looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez won't allow Bartasz to sweep him here.
Cortez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartasz keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass.
Cortez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cortez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartasz is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez stopping the sweep attempt from Bartasz.
Cortez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bartasz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cortez pushing down on Bartasz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Cortez seems content to control.
Cortez is pressing down on Bartasz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bartasz is holding on for now.
Cortez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bartasz is trying to control Cortez's posture. Cortez takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Bartasz! Cortez is rotating here... this could be the end... Bartasz is out! Cortez has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Don Cortez!
Don Cortez retains his super heavyweight title!
Don Cortez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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