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EFA 34 Pavlov vs Harrington 2 PBP Commentary |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azgada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Limbtwister drives through with a takedown into Azgada's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Azgada had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Limbtwister defends it easily.
Limbtwister trying to control but Azgada is working from the bottom.
Limbtwister has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Makoa - Hilo Cheapest Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Limbtwister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azgada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Limbtwister has managed to get both his arms back between Azgada's legs - danger averted.
Azgada keeping moving, preventing Limbtwister from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azgada throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azgada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Limbtwister is aware though and is defending well.
Limbtwister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Limbtwister wants to control from the top but Azgada keeps moving.
Limbtwister tries to free his leg and advance position but Azgada is retaining full guard.
Limbtwister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Azgada's guard.
Limbtwister is looking to take a break and control but Azgada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azgada wants to control but Limbtwister is keeping busy.
Azgada is positioning himself well to prevent Limbtwister advancing to mount.
Azgada wants to control but Limbtwister is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Limbtwister is trying to control the action in half guard but Azgada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Limbtwister is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Azgada's half guard.
Limbtwister is trying to work for a kimura but Azgada is defending well.
Limbtwister seems to be working for a kimura but Azgada defends the submission attempt.
Limbtwister looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Azgada is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Victory X that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azgada tries to roll over but Limbtwister keeps him under control.
Azgada is not content to let Limbtwister control the position.
Limbtwister seems to be working for a kimura but Azgada defends the submission attempt.
Limbtwister keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Azgada controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Limbtwister is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Limbtwister is just content to waste time from the top position. Azgada takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Limbtwister wants to control from the top but Azgada keeps moving.
Azgada has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Limbtwister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Limbtwister 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. Limbtwister seems to have locked his on tight now - Azgada screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Limbtwister, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lazerus Limbtwister!
Lazerus Limbtwister thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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