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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Spar ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Spar gets caught napping as Ulatov dives in and scores a takedown. Spar manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spar (0) vs (2) Ulatov
Ulatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Ulatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ulatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spar holds on and takes a little breather.
Spar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ulatov trying to move into half guard but instead Spar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (2) vs (2) Ulatov
Spar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ulatov actively working from the bottom here.
Spar works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (5) vs (2) Ulatov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov stops Spar from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Ulatov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Spar (8) vs (2) Ulatov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Ulatov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Spar trying to control momentarily.
Ulatov is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Spar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ulatov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Spar is looking for a rear naked choke here but Ulatov reverses the position brilliantly into Spar 's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (8) vs (4) Ulatov
Ulatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard.
Spar 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: Spar (10) vs (4) Ulatov
Spar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ulatov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (13) vs (4) Ulatov#T2#
Ulatov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ulatov gets back to half guard.
Spar works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (16) vs (4) Ulatov#SUB#
Spar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ulatov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ulatov and Spar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Spar advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Spar (18) vs (4) Ulatov#T3#
Spar controlling from the full mount.
Ulatov is squirming around, avoiding Spar 's attempts to control the action.
We've been hearing that Spar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulatov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Spar (21) vs (4) Ulatov#SUB#
Spar tightening his grip on Ulatov, looking for the choke.
Spar is looking to control Ulatov but Ulatov is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Spar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Spar wants to control but Ulatov manages to buck him off and is now in Spar 's guard! Nice work there by Ulatov! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (21) vs (6) Ulatov#T4#
Spar looking to control but Ulatov passes into half guard.
Spar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spar 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.
Ulatov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Ulatov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Spar is defending against the submission attempts here by Ulatov.
Ulatov looks winded!
Spar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Spar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ulatov pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB2#
Ulatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spar defends it well.
Spar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spar keeping full guard, as Ulatov tries to pass.
Ulatov trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.
Spar keeping full guard, as Ulatov tries to pass.
Ulatov preventing the sweep.
Spar keeping full guard, as Ulatov tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ulatov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ulatov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (23) vs (6) Ulatov#T6#
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Ulatov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ulatov's guard.
Spar uses his free foot to push down on Ulatov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ulatov. Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (26) vs (6) Ulatov#SUB#
Spar wants to finish this one by submission but Ulatov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Spar . #SUB#
Spar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ulatov turns into him and now he's in Spar 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (26) vs (8) Ulatov
Spar trying to control the position.
Ulatov tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard. #T7#
Spar keeping moving, preventing Ulatov from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (28) vs (8) Ulatov
Ulatov keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully.
Spar stands and throws Ulatov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (31) vs (8) Ulatov#SUB#
Spar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Spar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ulatov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (31) vs (10) Ulatov#T8#
Spar tries to get to full guard but Ulatov has control of the leg.
Spar trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Ulatov is working for a kimura but Spar is defending it quite comfortably.
Spar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ulatov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ulatov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spar (35) vs (10) Ulatov#SUB#
Spar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ulatov is defending well though. Spar let's go of the attempt for now.
Spar struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Ulatov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T9#
Ulatov staying busy and making it hard for Spar to control. #SUB#
Spar is persistently looking for the submission but Ulatov is defending it well.
#SUB#
Spar looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Spar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ulatov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ulatov for a finish. #SUB#
Ulatov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10#
Ulatov turns into Spar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (35) vs (12) Ulatov#SUB2#
Ulatov drops back looking for a leg! Spar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spar manages to kick Ulatov off! Ulatov jumps back into Spar 's guard. #SUB2#
Ulatov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spar dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (37) vs (12) Ulatov
Spar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spar trying to control but Ulatov is working from the bottom. #T11#
Spar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ulatov is keeping the position for now.
Spar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (40) vs (12) Ulatov#SUB#
Spar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ulatov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ulatov tries to buck Spar off but Spar is having none of it.#SUB#
Spar tries for a kimura but Ulatov is defending well. #SUB#
Spar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T12#
Ulatov is trying to work for a sweep but Spar has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Spar (42) vs (12) Ulatov
Ulatov is squirming around, avoiding Spar 's attempts to control the action.
Spar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ulatov can't escape the position.
Ulatov is controlling an arm, preventing Spar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Spar throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Ulatov has his hands clasped together but Spar breaks the hold and Ulatov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Spar !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Spar !
Bjj Spar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ibrahim Cuntmara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Pierre Ragout Mendy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cuntmara looks for a takedown but Mendy sprawls well.
Cuntmara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendy but Mendy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cuntmara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibrahim Cuntmara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cuntmara tries to avoid it but Mendy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cuntmara to the ground. Cuntmara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cuntmara fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Mendy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mendy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mendy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuntmara wants a takedown.
Mendy tries for a takedown but Cuntmara manages to get underhooks.
Mendy looking for a takedown.
Cuntmara is working for takedown but Mendy is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Mendy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cuntmara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mendy wants a takedown but no success here.
Cuntmara wants a takedown but no success here.
Mendy tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuntmara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mendy tries for a takedown. No joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mendy 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.
Cuntmara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mendy prevents it.
Cuntmara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuntmara tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Cuntmara has Mendy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mendy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Mendy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mendy manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cuntmara (0) vs (4) Mendy
Cuntmara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cuntmara is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SUB2#
Mendy is trying to get an arm triangle but Cuntmara is defending well.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cuntmara keeps working.
Cuntmara manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Mendy is working for a kimura but Cuntmara is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Mendy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cuntmara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cuntmara.
Cuntmara is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mendy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cuntmara is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendy keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Mendy preventing the sweep.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuntmara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuntmara is adopting a defensive guard.
Mendy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendy trying to mount his opponent but Cuntmara defends it.
Cuntmara gets full guard.
Cuntmara being controlled here, momentarily.
Mendy passes Cuntmara's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T5#
Cuntmara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mendy preventing the sweep.
Mendy being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Mendy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendy pushes down on Cuntmara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cuntmara is controlling Mendy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cuntmara is pressing down on Mendy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Mendy is fighting to break Cuntmara's control of his arms but Cuntmara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mendy passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Mendy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cuntmara is just riding it out for now. Mendy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mendy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cuntmara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cuntmara is controlling Mendy's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T7#
Cuntmara is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mendy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mendy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cuntmara (4) vs (4) Mendy
Mendy trying to control the hands but Cuntmara won't let him.
Mendy rolls, trying to escape but Cuntmara keeps control of the position.
What can Mendy do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mendy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Mendy tries to escape the position.
Mendy trying to control the hands but Cuntmara won't let him.
Mendy is in bad spot here.
Mendy is still trying to improve position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mendy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Cuntmara has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mendy's body.
Mendy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cuntmara controls the position.
Cuntmara gets his hands free as Mendy looks to control.
Cuntmara controlling from the back.
Mendy is really stuck here.
#T10#
Cuntmara biding his time, controlling Mendy.
Mendy is in bad spot here.
Mendy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mendy is really stuck here.
Cuntmara is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Mendy right now.
#T11#
Cuntmara controls the position.
I really don't envy Mendy right now.
Mendy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cuntmara doesn't have the hooks in and Mendy manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cuntmara (4) vs (6) Mendy
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuntmara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuntmara seems keen to control Mendy's posture.#T12#
Mendy wants to pass the guard but Cuntmara is keeping the position.
Mendy won't allow Cuntmara to sweep him here.
Mendy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuntmara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendy wants to pass the guard but Cuntmara is keeping the position.
Cuntmara controlling Mendy's posture.
Mendy trying to control but Cuntmara is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB2#
Mendy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cuntmara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mendy has Cuntmara in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cuntmara (6) vs (6) Mendy
Mendy controls Cuntmara momentarily but Cuntmara frees himself.
Mendy pulls Cuntmara in to control the position.
Cuntmara tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendy is retaining full guard.
Mendy is trying to control the position but Cuntmara postures up.
Cuntmara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Cuntmara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendy is keeping the position for now.
Mendy wants to sweep here but Cuntmara controlling him for the moment.
Mendy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cuntmara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cuntmara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mendy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cuntmara is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cuntmara slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mendy gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mendy wins on points by 7 to 6.
Pierre Ragout Mendy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Altitude Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated Ibrahim Cuntmara had this to say: 'I blame The Stepdads for this defeat ,especially Alex K.'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Roman Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov has a takedown stuffed.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Terrorelli defends it nicely.
Terrorelli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roman Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov shoots for a takedown but Terrorelli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terrorelli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Terrorelli wants it to stay on the feet.
Terrorelli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Terrorelli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kersikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kersikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Terrorelli defends it nicely.
Terrorelli feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kersikov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Terrorelli
Kersikov trying to control the pace. #T1#
Kersikov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Terrorelli! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Terrorelli
Kersikov controlling the position easily from mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kersikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Terrorelli is holding on tight.
#T2#
Kersikov controlling from the full mount. #T3##T4##T5#
Kersikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6##T7#
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Terrorelli for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Kersikov continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Kersikov.#T9#
Kersikov is looking to work his way around to Terrorelli's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kersikov controlling his opponent. #T10##T11#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Terrorelli
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Kersikov controlling from the back.#T13#
Kersikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Roman Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Franko De Cremonesi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Middle Finger!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Finger moves into the clinch.
De Cremonesi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
De Cremonesi jumps guard.
De Cremonesi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Finger forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finger controlling the pace.
De Cremonesi is trying to maintain the position but Finger is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Cremonesi is looking to control Finger's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Cremonesi avoid being mounted?#T1#
Finger trying to mount his opponent but De Cremonesi defends it.
Finger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
De Cremonesi tries to get to full guard but Finger has control of the leg.
Finger controlling the action here.
De Cremonesi tries to get to full guard but Finger has control of the leg.
Finger performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
De Cremonesi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if De Cremonesi tries to get out of the position.
De Cremonesi wants to improve his position but Finger is controlling well.
Finger controlling the action here.#T3#
De Cremonesi wants to improve his position but Finger is controlling well.
Finger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Finger 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.#T4#
Finger passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Cremonesi (0) vs (3) Finger
De Cremonesi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Finger seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but De Cremonesi is holding on tight.
De Cremonesi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Finger content just to control the position here.
De Cremonesi is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
De Cremonesi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Finger controlling his opponent.
De Cremonesi can't escape the position.
De Cremonesi 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: De Cremonesi (2) vs (3) Finger
De Cremonesi tries to free his leg and advance position but Finger is retaining full guard. #T6#
Finger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De Cremonesi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Finger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
De Cremonesi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Cremonesi wants to control from the top but Finger keeps moving.
Finger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Cremonesi looking to pass the guard.
Finger is pulling down on De Cremonesi's head. It's preventing any offense from De Cremonesi, at least for the moment.#T8#
De Cremonesi trying to control but Finger is working from the bottom.
Finger is pulling down on De Cremonesi's head to control his posture.
Finger being controlled here, momentarily.
Finger pulls De Cremonesi in close to his closed guard and prevents De Cremonesi from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
De Cremonesi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De Cremonesi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Finger has De Cremonesi pulled in close to control his posture. #T10#
De Cremonesi trying to control the position from guard on top but Finger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finger has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
De Cremonesi trying to move into half guard but instead Finger has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Cremonesi (2) vs (5) Finger
Finger passes De Cremonesi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Finger content to control rather than advance.
Finger trying to mount his opponent but De Cremonesi defends it. #T12#
Finger trying to control the pace.
De Cremonesi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Finger slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Finger moves into full mount! De Cremonesi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: De Cremonesi (2) vs (8) Finger
De Cremonesi is squirming around, avoiding Finger's attempts to control the action.
De Cremonesi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Finger wants to take De Cremonesi's back but he can't do it this time.
Finger content just to control the position here.
Finger avoids the attempt from De Cremonesi to control.
Finger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Cremonesi stops Finger from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finger controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finger wins on points by 8 to 2.
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