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TWGC 16 (145lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Claudio Gadelha and Wilson Wills Jr. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Wilson Wills Jr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Gadelha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wilson Wills Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gadelha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wills Jr with the counter takedown but Gadelha avoids it easily.
Wills Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Claudio Gadelha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gadelha shoots in for a double leg but Wills Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Wills Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Gadelha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claudio Gadelha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Wills Jr. No joy for Gadelha on that attempt.
Gadelha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wills Jr feints the counter takedown.
Gadelha dives in for a single leg takedown but Wills Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gadelha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wills Jr as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gadelha or perhaps it was just good defense by Wills Jr, which made it look bad.
Wills Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadelha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gadelha changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wills Jr tries to avoid it but Gadelha manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wills Jr to the ground. Wills Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gadelha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wills Jr defends it nicely.
Wills Jr with the counter takedown but Gadelha avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gadelha misses with a takedown
and Wills Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wills Jr. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gadelha (0) vs (2) Wills Jr
Gadelha is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wills Jr stays in close to Gadelha's body and controls the position.
Wills Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wills Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gadelha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wills Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gadelha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wills Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gadelha looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gadelha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wills Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gadelha has his foot on Wills Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wills Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Wills Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gadelha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wills Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gadelha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wills Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Gadelha's legs - danger averted.
Gadelha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wills Jr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha has his foot on Wills Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wills Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Gadelha looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wills Jr passes into half guard.
Gadelha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wills Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Gadelha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wills Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wills Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gadelha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha with the active half guard here but Wills Jr passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (0) vs (5) Wills Jr
Wills Jr slows the pace down.
Gadelha is looking for a sweep.
Wills Jr trying to control the position but Gadelha is working away.
Gadelha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gadelha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gadelha looks to move to half guard but instead Wills Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gadelha (0) vs (7) Wills Jr
Gadelha is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wills Jr controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gadelha is working hard here to advance position.
Gadelha sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gadelha actively working from the bottom here.
Wills Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wills Jr is looking for a kimura but Gadelha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wills Jr to get the leverage.
Wills Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gadelha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wills Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wills Jr is continuing to stall.
Gadelha looking for submissions off his back.
Wills Jr with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gadelha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gadelha looking for submissions off his back.
Gadelha won't allow Wills Jr to pass to mount.
Gadelha is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wills Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gadelha! Score +3 for passing guard: Gadelha (0) vs (10) Wills Jr
Wills Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gadelha tries to reverse the position but Wills Jr maintains control.
Wills Jr controlling the pace for now.
Gadelha is desperately trying to improve his position but Wills Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Wills Jr looking to control but Gadelha is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gadelha looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gadelha (0) vs (13) Wills Jr
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wills Jr is cranking Gadelha's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Gadelha! He's tightened the choke and Gadelha is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilson Wills Jr!
An out of breath Wilson Wills Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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