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TWGC 23 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Higor Pereira (ranked 23825 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asian Chinaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chinaman has chosen Orient Express Theme as his entrance music. Higor Pereira had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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 10 wins and 5 losses; Higor Pereira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Asian Chinaman! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Chinaman drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pereira (0) vs (2) Chinaman The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chinaman trying to control the position from guard on top but Pereira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Pereira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chinaman escapes and throws Pereira's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (0) vs (5) Chinaman Chinaman controlling from side mount. Pereira tries to improve position but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pereira is working hard here to advance position. Chinaman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pereira! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pereira (0) vs (7) Chinaman Pereira is desperately trying to improve his position but Chinaman has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chinaman controlling from the full mount. Pereira 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: Pereira (2) vs (7) Chinaman Chinaman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Chinaman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pereira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Chinaman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pereira defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Chinaman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chinaman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chinaman 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. Pereira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chinaman being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pereira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chinaman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pereira 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pereira wants to pass the guard but Chinaman is keeping the position. Chinaman is looking for a triangle but Pereira pushes his legs off easily.
Chinaman trying to control the position.
Pereira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Chinaman working for submissions but it's allowed Pereira to get to half guard.
Chinaman trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pereira manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (5) vs (7) Chinaman Pereira content just to control the position here. Chinaman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Chinaman is trying to maintain the position but Pereira is very close to passing his half guard. Chinaman tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control. Chinaman is trying to maintain the position but Pereira is very close to passing his half guard. Chinaman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Chinaman tries to get to full guard but Pereira has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Chinaman looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Pereira is looking to advance position but Chinaman won't allow it. Chinaman wants to control but Pereira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Chinaman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily. Chinaman won't allow Pereira to pass to mount. Chinaman is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pereira jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (8) vs (7) Chinaman Chinaman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pereira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Pereira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Chinaman trying to control here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pereira in particular looking to stall. Chinaman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chinaman. Pereira wants to pass the guard but Chinaman is keeping the position. Chinaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Pereira 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Pereira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chinaman is keeping the position for now. Chinaman trying to keep a closed guard but Pereira is proving a slippery customer.
Pereira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Pereira pushes down on Chinaman's leg and manages to get into half guard. Pereira trying to pass the guard but Chinaman defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Chinaman trying to hold on to Pereira's head to control him but Pereira postures up.
Pereira wants to control but Chinaman is keeping him busy. Chinaman is holding on to half guard well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Pereira tries to pass to full mount but Chinaman defends it. Chinaman trying to control but Pereira postures up.
Pereira prevents Chinaman from improving his position. Pereira is thwarting Chinaman's attempts to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Pereira is pressing down on Chinaman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chinaman is holding on for now. Chinaman has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pereira escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pereira! Score +3 for passing guard: Pereira (11) vs (7) Chinaman Chinaman is trying to get back to half guard. Chinaman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Chinaman is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Pereira is trying to control. Chinaman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Chinaman trying to control from the bottom.
Chinaman moves into full guard.
Chinaman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chinaman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pereira passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chinaman won't allow Pereira to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Pereira takes the fight on points by 11 to 7. Higor Pereira is the new featherweight champion! |
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