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TWGC 25 (170lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hokuto Akira-Magomedov (ranked 2611 p4p, 278 weight class) and Eddie Bravado (ranked 6080 p4p, 0 weight class). Akira-Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Luis Miguel - Oro De Ley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Hokuto Akira-Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Bravado!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akira-Magomedov moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Akira-Magomedov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bravado fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bravado tries to pull guard but Akira-Magomedov won't allow it.
Akira-Magomedov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Akira-Magomedov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bravado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Akira-Magomedov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akira-Magomedov (2) vs (0) Bravado
Bravado looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravado, not yet.
Akira-Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Akira-Magomedov continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akira-Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bravado looking for a sweep. Not yet Bravado, not yet.
Akira-Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akira-Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akira-Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akira-Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
Akira-Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravado is looking for a triangle but Akira-Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Akira-Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Akira-Magomedov.
Bravado looking for a guillotine here but Akira-Magomedov defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akira-Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akira-Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akira-Magomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bravado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira-Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bravado looking for a guillotine here but Akira-Magomedov defends easily.
Akira-Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akira-Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Akira-Magomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akira-Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akira-Magomedov 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.
Bravado is looking for a triangle but Akira-Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Akira-Magomedov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bravado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira-Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Akira-Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akira-Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akira-Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Akira-Magomedov.
Bravado is looking for a triangle but Akira-Magomedov pushes his legs off easily.
Akira-Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Akira-Magomedov is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bravado escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akira-Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akira-Magomedov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bravado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravado working for a triangle but Akira-Magomedov defends it easily.
Bravado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akira-Magomedov is one step ahead there.
Akira-Magomedov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Akira-Magomedov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Akira-Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bravado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akira-Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Bravado's legs - danger averted.
Akira-Magomedov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bravado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akira-Magomedov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akira-Magomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bravado looking for a guillotine here but Akira-Magomedov defends easily.
Akira-Magomedov content to stall in guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bravado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bravado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akira-Magomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bravado is tightening it up a little... Akira-Magomedov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Akira-Magomedov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Akira-Magomedov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bravado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eddie Bravado!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eddie Bravado waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras. |
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