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ADCC - Qualifiers 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Kowalevitz (ranked 6155 p4p, 432 weight class) and Higor Pereira (ranked 7900 p4p, 488 weight class). 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 Higor Pereira 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Victor Kowalevitz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Higor Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kowalevitz shoots in and bounces Pereira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kowalevitz (2) vs (0) Pereira
Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pereira seems keen to control Kowalevitz's posture.
Pereira keeping full guard, as Kowalevitz tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalevitz is working hard here to advance position.
Pereira wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalevitz looking to pass the guard.
Pereira pulls Kowalevitz in close to prevent any damage.
Kowalevitz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalevitz (5) vs (0) Pereira
Kowalevitz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalevitz tries to advance to mount but Pereira denies him.
Kowalevitz is trying to get an arm triangle but Pereira is defending well.
Kowalevitz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pereira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kowalevitz but great work by Pereira. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kowalevitz (5) vs (4) Pereira
Pereira moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kowalevitz (5) vs (6) Pereira
Kowalevitz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pereira controlling from mount.
Kowalevitz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalevitz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kowalevitz gets back to full guard.
Pereira slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kowalevitz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kowalevitz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pereira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kowalevitz manages to get to full guard.
Kowalevitz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pereira controls the pace.
Kowalevitz is looking for a triangle but Pereira pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalevitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pereira is one step ahead there.
Pereira wants to pass the guard but Kowalevitz is keeping the position.
Kowalevitz has his foot on Pereira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pereira works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalevitz looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalevitz, not yet.
Kowalevitz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pereira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pereira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pereira is pushing down on Kowalevitz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kowalevitz is fighting to maintain full guard but Pereira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kowalevitz is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kowalevitz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kowalevitz wants to get back to full guard but Pereira has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalevitz (5) vs (9) Pereira
Kowalevitz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalevitz (7) vs (9) Pereira
Kowalevitz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pereira's guard.
Kowalevitz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pereira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kowalevitz seems to be working for a kimura but Pereira defends the submission attempt.
Pereira is looking for a sweep. Kowalevitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kowalevitz passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalevitz (10) vs (9) Pereira
Kowalevitz wants to take Pereira's back but he can't do it this time.
Kowalevitz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pereira has worked his arm free - good work by Pereira!
Kowalevitz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pereira's legs.
Pereira is trying to control Kowalevitz's posture but Kowalevitz avoids it.
Kowalevitz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kowalevitz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kowalevitz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pereira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kowalevitz but great work by Pereira. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kowalevitz (10) vs (13) Pereira
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kowalevitz tries to bench press Pereira off him but Pereira keeps the position.
Kowalevitz is trying to escape the position but Pereira is controlling the position.
Kowalevitz is looking to regain half guard here but Pereira keeps moving and retains side control.
Kowalevitz is being controlled here.
Pereira has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kowalevitz (10) vs (15) Pereira
Kowalevitz is looking to improve his position but Pereira isn't that keen on the idea.
Pereira controlling the pace for now.
Kowalevitz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pereira controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to mount his opponent but Kowalevitz defends it.
Kowalevitz is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kowalevitz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pereira content to stall in guard here.
Pereira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kowalevitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalevitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pereira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kowalevitz (12) vs (15) Pereira
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kowalevitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard.
Kowalevitz stands and throws Pereira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kowalevitz (15) vs (15) Pereira
Pereira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kowalevitz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kowalevitz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kowalevitz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pereira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pereira prevents Kowalevitz from improving position.
Kowalevitz advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kowalevitz (17) vs (15) Pereira
Pereira has given up his back. Will we see Kowalevitz going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Kowalevitz (20) vs (15) Pereira
Kowalevitz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pereira is defending well though. Kowalevitz let's go of the attempt for now.
Pereira is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Pereira tries to escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control but not successfully.
Kowalevitz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pereira knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pereira for a finish.
Kowalevitz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pereira tries to break free.
Pereira keeps trying to improve his position.
Pereira really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Kowalevitz's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Kowalevitz looking for the choke but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control the hands but Kowalevitz won't let him.
Kowalevitz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pereira has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pereira is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kowalevitz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kowalevitz sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Pereira taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Victor Kowalevitz! |
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