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TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bolo Yueng ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yueng fails with a takedown attempt.
Kraag feints the counter takedown.
Kraag rushes Yueng and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kraag wants a takedown.
Kraag tries to score a body lock takedown but Yueng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kraag drags the fight down to the ground.
Kraag seems keen to control Yueng 's posture.
Yueng looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yueng trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yueng has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yueng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yueng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yueng has managed to get both his arms back between Kraag's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Yueng 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraag pulls Yueng in close to his closed guard and prevents Yueng from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yueng trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Kraag working for a triangle but Yueng defends it easily.
Kraag looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kraag is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kraag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yueng is aware though and is defending well.
Yueng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kraag has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yueng has managed to get both his arms back between Kraag's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yueng 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yueng is aware though and is defending well.
Yueng trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Kraag has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Yueng is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kraag. Score +3 for passing guard: Yueng (3) vs (0) Kraag
Yueng trying to control the position but Kraag is working away.
Kraag manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yueng 's best efforts.
Kraag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yueng moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kraag. Score +3 for passing guard: Yueng (6) vs (0) Kraag
Kraag is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yueng is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kraag isn't going anywhere.
Kraag is trying to control Yueng 's posture but Yueng avoids it.
Yueng trying to control the position but Kraag is working away.
Kraag tries to bench press Yueng off him but Yueng keeps the position.
Kraag wants to control but Yueng postures up.
Yueng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
Kraag tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yueng in the domination position with Kraag hanging on.
Yueng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kraag keeps working.
Yueng is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kraag has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kraag is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yueng off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yueng (6) vs (4) Kraag
Kraag just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kraag is working for a rear naked choke. Yueng is not defending it well and Kraag has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Yueng refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Yueng 's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Desi Kraag!
A victorious Desi Kraag thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Bolo Yueng stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was an honor fighting Targa and competing in the WPFA. Best of luck'. |
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