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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Demian Azevedo (ranked 1089 p4p, 52 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 1148 p4p, 116 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Demian Azevedo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Beltran closes the distance and clinches.
Azevedo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Beltran wants the takedown. Azevedo is fighting it off but Beltran persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Azevedo's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azevedo (0) vs (2) Beltran
Azevedo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azevedo working for a triangle but Beltran defends it easily.
Beltran works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Azevedo is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Azevedo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Beltran looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
Beltran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Beltran drops back, looking for a kneebar! Azevedo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Azevedo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Azevedo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Azevedo (4) vs (2) Beltran
Azevedo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Beltran looking for a sweep but Azevedo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azevedo (6) vs (2) Beltran
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo fails to move to back control.
Beltran reaches up and holds on to Azevedo to control the position.
Beltran tries to lock up and control but Azevedo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is trying to control here but Beltran has managed to regain half guard.
Beltran is controlling Azevedo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Azevedo stalling away here and it's allowed Beltran to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Beltran keeping moving, preventing Azevedo from controlling successfully.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Beltran is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is working hard here to advance position.
Beltran has Azevedo pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beltran is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azevedo (6) vs (4) Beltran
Azevedo being controlled here, momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Azevedo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Azevedo 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: Azevedo (8) vs (4) Beltran
Beltran is pressing down on Azevedo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beltran is pulling down on Azevedo's head. It's preventing any offense from Azevedo, at least for the moment.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beltran is positioning himself well to prevent Azevedo advancing to mount.
Beltran won't allow Azevedo to pass to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Beltran wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beltran preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is refusing to be controlled, as Azevedo sits in half guard.
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Beltran is defending well.
Azevedo prevents Beltran from improving his position.
Azevedo is keen to just control but Beltran is a slippery customer.
Azevedo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beltran knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is controlling Azevedo's trapped leg to prevent Azevedo from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Beltran has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Beltran's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Azevedo is looking to advance position but Beltran won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Beltran tries to get to full guard but Azevedo has control of the leg.
Azevedo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Beltran reverses the position - he's now on top in Azevedo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azevedo (8) vs (6) Beltran
Beltran pushes down on Azevedo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beltran trying to control the action but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
Beltran wants to pass to mount but Azevedo is defending the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo tries to roll over but Beltran keeps him under control.
Beltran is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Azevedo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Azevedo gets full guard.
Beltran passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Azevedo (8) vs (9) Beltran
Beltran working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran tries to move into full mount but can't pass Azevedo's legs.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Beltran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azevedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beltran taking a breather here.
Beltran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Azevedo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Azevedo regains half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo is pressing down on Beltran's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Azevedo keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Beltran is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Beltran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Azevedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beltran has managed to get both his arms back between Azevedo's legs - danger averted.
Beltran stopping the sweep attempt from Azevedo.
Beltran slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Azevedo (8) vs (12) Beltran
Azevedo is not content to let Beltran control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Azevedo (8) vs (14) Beltran
Beltran takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beltran swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Azevedo is now in Beltran's guard. A big mistake from Beltran there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azevedo (10) vs (14) Beltran
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo wants to pass the guard but Beltran is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beltran wins on points by 14 to 10.
A very excited looking Carlos Beltran rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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