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OC! Grappling 5 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michel Teló (ranked 2810 p4p, 285 weight class) and TJ Hearts (ranked 1997 p4p, 220 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Teló might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Michel Teló! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; TJ Hearts!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hearts pushes Teló up against the cage in a clinch.
Hearts has clasped his hands together around Teló's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Teló (0) vs (4) Hearts
Hearts trying to control the position but Teló is working away.
Teló tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hearts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Teló struggling a bit here.
Teló is trying to work for a sweep but Hearts has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Teló (0) vs (6) Hearts
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teló tries to reverse the position but Hearts maintains control.
Hearts looking to control but Teló is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló tries to hold on but Hearts pushes him away.
Teló is desperately trying to improve his position but Hearts has a good base and remains in mount.
Hearts wants to control but instead Teló manages to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hearts trying to mount his opponent but Teló defends it.
Hearts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Teló's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Teló is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hearts wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Teló is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (6) Hearts
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teló performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hearts tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
Teló with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Teló is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hearts has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is staying active underneath Teló, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Teló controlling the pace.
Teló will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hearts is refusing to be controlled, as Teló sits in half guard.
Teló is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hearts is trying to maintain the position but Teló is very close to passing his half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló is keen to just control but Hearts is a slippery customer.
Hearts preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Teló content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hearts tries to roll over but Teló keeps him under control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teló is pressing down on Hearts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hearts is holding on for now.
We've been informed that Hearts has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Teló with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hearts is looking to control Teló's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hearts avoid being mounted?
Teló is keen to just control but Hearts is a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hearts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Teló 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.
Teló wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
Hearts is trying to keep Teló in close.
Teló wants to control from the top but Hearts keeps moving.
Teló pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hearts is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teló is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Teló looking to sit in guard and control but Hearts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (2) vs (8) Hearts
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hearts pushes down on Teló's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Teló is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teló preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Teló has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hearts is working away from the top position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Teló looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hearts moves into full mount! Teló won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Teló (2) vs (11) Hearts
Hearts avoids the attempt from Teló to control.
Teló looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Teló (2) vs (14) Hearts
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Teló is trying to break free.
Hearts not allowing Teló to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hearts avoiding Teló 's attempts to control his hands.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hearts trying to control momentarily.
Hearts is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Teló defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hearts avoiding Teló 's attempts to control his hands.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló turns into Hearts and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teló (4) vs (14) Hearts
Teló controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teló tries to free his leg and advance position but Hearts is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hearts wins on points by 14 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, TJ Hearts thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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