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TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Maatia Supuaga (ranked 3649 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon (ranked 23026 p4p, 0 weight class). Supuaga's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wanna Taki Taki. Maatia Supuaga has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Maatia Supuaga! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Supuaga rushes Fernandez De Calderon and presses him up against the cage.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to pull guard but Supuaga has him pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fernandez De Calderon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fernandez De Calderon tightens his grip and picks Supuaga up, before dumping him to the ground. Supuaga manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Supuaga (0) vs (2) Fernandez De Calderon
Supuaga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Supuaga 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.
Fernandez De Calderon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Supuaga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Supuaga has his foot on Fernandez De Calderon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fernandez De Calderon works his way back into a safe position though.
Supuaga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supuaga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fernandez De Calderon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Supuaga (2) vs (2) Fernandez De Calderon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supuaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Fernandez De Calderon is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supuaga passes into half guard.
Supuaga performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Supuaga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez De Calderon keeps working.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to improve his position but Supuaga is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon keeps trying to improve his position.
Supuaga seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fernandez De Calderon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Supuaga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Supuaga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fernandez De Calderon defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is pressing down on Fernandez De Calderon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fernandez De Calderon is holding on for now.
Supuaga prevents Fernandez De Calderon from improving his position.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Supuaga pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Supuaga is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Supuaga trying to control from half guard but Fernandez De Calderon is working away.
Supuaga wants to work for an arm triangle but Fernandez De Calderon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Supuaga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fernandez De Calderon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Supuaga.
Fernandez De Calderon works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon controls Supuaga momentarily but Supuaga frees himself.
Supuaga passes Fernandez De Calderon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fernandez De Calderon keeping moving, preventing Supuaga from controlling successfully.
Fernandez De Calderon looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking for a triangle here but Supuaga uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (5) vs (2) Fernandez De Calderon
Supuaga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Supuaga wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon gets back to half guard.
Supuaga is looking to pass Fernandez De Calderon's guard but actually Fernandez De Calderon recovers to full guard.
Supuaga trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon is working from the bottom.
Fernandez De Calderon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fernandez De Calderon keeping full guard, as Supuaga tries to pass.
Fernandez De Calderon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Supuaga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Supuaga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon controls Supuaga momentarily but Supuaga frees himself.
Fernandez De Calderon looking for subs off his back but Supuaga has passed one foot through into half guard.
Supuaga works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Supuaga (8) vs (2) Fernandez De Calderon
Fernandez De Calderon wants to control but Supuaga postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping him busy.
Supuaga is really struggling to control Fernandez De Calderon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fernandez De Calderon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Supuaga (10) vs (2) Fernandez De Calderon
Fernandez De Calderon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Supuaga avoids the attempt from Fernandez De Calderon to control.
Fernandez De Calderon gets back to half guard.
Supuaga wants to free his trapped foot but Fernandez De Calderon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking to control Supuaga's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fernandez De Calderon avoid being mounted?
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is trying to control. Fernandez De Calderon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fernandez De Calderon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Supuaga is taking a breather. Fernandez De Calderon 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.
Supuaga wants to free his trapped foot but Fernandez De Calderon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Supuaga wants to control but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping him busy.
Fernandez De Calderon gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon working a defensive guard here.
Supuaga trying to control but Fernandez De Calderon is working from the bottom.
Fernandez De Calderon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Supuaga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez De Calderon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Supuaga has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez De Calderon's legs - danger averted.
Supuaga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fernandez De Calderon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez De Calderon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Supuaga is working hard here to advance position.
Supuaga stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandez De Calderon.
Supuaga wants to control from the top but Fernandez De Calderon keeps moving.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking for a triangle but Supuaga pushes his legs off easily.
Supuaga wants to control from the top but Fernandez De Calderon keeps moving.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandez De Calderon, not yet.
Fernandez De Calderon managing to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Supuaga wants to pass the guard but Fernandez De Calderon is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supuaga takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Maatia Supuaga very nearly forgot to thank Blue Moon amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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