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TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Evgeniy Malkin and Bjj Spar. Malkin comes to the cage accompanied by The Heavy - How You Like Me Now?. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Evgeniy Malkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Spar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Malkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malkin gets a clinch.
Spar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malkin to keep the fight standing.
Spar successfully pulls guard.
Spar looking to control.
Spar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spar looking for a sweep. Not yet Spar, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkin controlling from the top position.
Spar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malkin is aware though and is defending well.
Malkin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Malkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar is trying to keep Malkin in close.
Spar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malkin is one step ahead there.
Malkin trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.
Spar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malkin is one step ahead there.
Spar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malkin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spar 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.
Malkin trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malkin wants to control from the top but Spar keeps moving.
Spar has his hands on Malkin's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malkin (0) vs (2) Spar
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malkin trying to keep a closed guard but Spar is proving a slippery customer.
Spar wants to control from the top but Malkin keeps moving.
Spar looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spar wants to control from the top but Malkin keeps moving.
Spar tries to free his leg and advance position but Malkin is retaining full guard.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malkin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malkin (2) vs (2) Spar
Spar working for a triangle but Malkin defends it easily.
Spar trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin wants to pass the guard but Spar is keeping the position.
Spar controlling the position.
Spar looking to control.
Malkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malkin defends well.
Spar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malkin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Malkin (5) vs (2) Spar
Malkin is looking to take a break and control but Spar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spar wants to control but Malkin postures up.
Malkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Spar is defending well.
Spar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Malkin is taking a breather. Spar 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.
Malkin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Malkin (8) vs (2) Spar
Malkin moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Malkin (11) vs (2) Spar
Spar trying to control the action but Malkin just sinks the hooks in.
Malkin has the hooks in. Spar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Spar keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Malkin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Spar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Malkin's guard. Nice work there by Spar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malkin (11) vs (4) Spar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar pushes down on Malkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spar wants to take a breather but Malkin is having none of it.
Spar wants to pass to mount but Malkin is defending the position.
Malkin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spar is pressing down on Malkin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malkin is holding on for now.
Malkin is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Spar has latched onto it... Big trouble! Spar pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Malkin is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Spar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Spar!
In his post fight interview, Bjj Spar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Evgeniy Malkin spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks everyone. It's time to hang up gloves.'. |
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