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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Andre Clay!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clay.
Archer has closed the distance and engaged Clay in a clinch.
Clay has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Archer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Archer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Able Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Clay.
Archer instigates a clinch.
Archer jumps guard.
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Clay tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Clay got a little sloppy there for a moment and Archer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Clay has managed to get both his arms back between Archer's legs - danger averted.
Clay won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Clay advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clay sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Clay is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archer sees it coming and defends easily.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Clay is taking a breather. Archer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Clay is very close to passing his half guard.
Clay wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer tries to roll over but Clay keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clay seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt.
Clay with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay trying to advance position but Archer counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Clay defends it easily.
Archer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clay won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Clay pushing down on Archer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Clay is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Archer keeping hold of Clay's head, controlling as best he can.
Clay wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Clay is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Archer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clay wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Clay must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clay is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Clay has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Archer is defending against the submission attempts here by Clay.
Clay prevents Archer from improving his position.
Clay seems to be looking for submissions.
Clay prevents Archer from improving his position.
Clay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Clay is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Clay uses his free foot to push down on Archer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Archer. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (3) Clay
Clay swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Archer is now in Clay's guard. A big mistake from Clay there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (3) Clay
Our spies down at at The Coffee Shop inform us that Clay has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clay working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Archer has passed into half guard!
Clay trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Archer manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (3) Clay
Archer is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clay is squirming around, avoiding Archer's attempts to control the action.
Clay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clay sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Clay slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Clay lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (5) vs (5) Clay
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clay defends well.
Clay looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (5) Clay
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Clay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Clay's legs - danger averted.
Clay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (7) vs (7) Clay
Clay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clay pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clay is looking for a kimura here.
Clay performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Clay is keen to just control but Archer is a slippery customer.
Clay is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Clay trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clay seems to be working for a kimura but Archer defends the submission attempt.
Clay is looking for a kimura but Archer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clay to get the leverage.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Clay seems to be looking for submissions.
Clay looking for a submission but Archer manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clay sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Archer doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Clay paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Archer - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Able Archer!
A very excited looking Able Archer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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