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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thorwald Govandekal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chico Greyjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorwald Govandekal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thorwald Govandekal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chico Greyjoy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Govandekal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Govandekal seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greyjoy actively working from the bottom here.
Govandekal prevents Greyjoy from improving his position.
Govandekal postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Greyjoy to stand up.
Govandekal has closed the distance and engaged Greyjoy in a clinch.
Govandekal gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Govandekal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greyjoy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Govandekal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Govandekal pushes down on Greyjoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Govandekal landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Govandekal is looking to advance position but Greyjoy won't allow it.
Greyjoy tries to get to full guard but Govandekal has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greyjoy looking for submissions off his back.
Govandekal seems to be looking for submissions.
Govandekal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Govandekal is trying to control. Greyjoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greyjoy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Greyjoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Govandekal pulls his head out easily.
Greyjoy looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Govandekal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Greyjoy!
Govandekal get's back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Govandekal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Govandekal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thorwald Govandekal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Govandekal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Greyjoy did well to prevent Govandekal getting side control.
Greyjoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Govandekal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greyjoy on the ground.
Greyjoy looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy actively working from the bottom here.
Greyjoy is in trouble now - Govandekal has advanced to mount!
Greyjoy gets back to half guard.
Greyjoy is staying active underneath Govandekal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Govandekal controlling the pace.
Greyjoy actively working from the bottom here.
Govandekal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greyjoy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Govandekal is working for a kimura but Greyjoy is defending it quite comfortably.
Govandekal tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Govandekal pulls his head out easily.
Greyjoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Govandekal uses his free foot to push down on Greyjoy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Greyjoy.
Greyjoy working to try and regain half guard.
Govandekal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Govandekal stands up from mount. Strange move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Govandekal throws a leg kick
and Greyjoy counters with a single leg into guard. Govandekal didn't expect that.
Govandekal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greyjoy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorwald Govandekal dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Govandekal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Greyjoy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Govandekal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Greyjoy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Govandekal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greyjoy keeps working.
Govandekal stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Govandekal throws a head kick that misses.
Greyjoy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Govandekal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Govandekal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Greyjoy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Govandekal dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greyjoy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Govandekal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greyjoy has an active guard here but Govandekal has managed to pass into half guard.
Greyjoy is in trouble now - Govandekal has advanced to mount!
Thorwald Govandekal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Govandekal takes Greyjoy's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Greyjoy is in trouble.
Greyjoy is really stuck here.
Govandekal trying to control momentarily.
Govandekal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Greyjoy is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greyjoy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Govandekal's guard. Nice work there by Greyjoy.
Govandekal is adopting a defensive guard.
Govandekal has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Greyjoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greyjoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Greyjoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greyjoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Govandekal striking off his back but it's not causing Greyjoy any problems.
Greyjoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Govandekal trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Greyjoy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Govandekal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Govandekal has escaped and now he's on top!
Greyjoy keeping moving, preventing Govandekal from controlling successfully.
Greyjoy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Govandekal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Govandekal landing with the ground and pound.
Govandekal landing with the ground and pound.
Govandekal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Govandekal advances position into side control!
Govandekal controls the position.
Govandekal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Govandekal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Govandekal avoids the strikes from the bottom by Greyjoy.
Govandekal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorwald Govandekal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Govandekal takes the fight into the clinch.
Govandekal successfully pulls guard.
Greyjoy postures up.
Greyjoy drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Greyjoy seems to have locked his on tight now - Govandekal screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Greyjoy, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chico Greyjoy!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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