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CACC 188: Arias vs Cole 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Reima Poika! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Demetrius Tektas!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tektas fails with the takedown.
Tektas gets caught napping as Poika dives in and scores a takedown. Tektas manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Poika (2) vs (0) Tektas
Tektas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poika is one step ahead there.
Poika trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Poika'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.
Tektas trying to keep a closed guard but Poika is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas can't keep his opponent in guard - Poika advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Poika is looking to take a break and control but Tektas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poika is controlling the pace.
Poika wants to take a breather but Tektas is having none of it.
Tektas tries to roll over but Poika keeps him under control.
Poika is thwarting Tektas's attempts to control the position.
Poika is trying to control. Tektas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tektas trying to control but Poika postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tektas wants to improve his position but Poika is controlling well.
Poika wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tektas keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Poika trying to work for an americana but Tektas has managed to regain full guard.
Tektas 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.
Poika wants to pass the guard but Tektas is keeping the position.
Tektas trying to keep a closed guard but Poika is proving a slippery customer.
Poika slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (5) vs (0) Tektas
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas tries to buck Poika off but Poika is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tektas wants to control but Poika postures up.
Poika goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tektas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Poika but great work by Tektas. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poika (5) vs (4) Tektas
Tektas tries for a kimura but Poika is defending well.
Tektas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poika is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tektas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Poika is defending against the submission attempts here by Tektas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poika tries to roll over but Tektas keeps him under control.
Tektas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poika sees it coming and defends easily.
Poika wants to control but Tektas is keeping busy.
Poika is trying to get back to full guard.
Poika is working hard here to advance position.
Poika makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poika.
Tektas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tektas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Poika trying to keep a closed guard but Tektas is proving a slippery customer.
Poika keeping full guard, as Tektas tries to pass.
Poika manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tektas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (7) vs (4) Tektas
Poika stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tektas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tektas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poika passes Tektas's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tektas trying to control but Poika postures up.
Tektas is looking to improve his position.
Tektas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Poika slips nicely into half guard.
Tektas gets back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Poika tries to free his leg and advance position but Tektas is retaining full guard.
Poika won't allow Tektas to sweep him here.
Poika advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (10) vs (4) Tektas
Tektas is looking for a sweep.
Tektas can't do much from the bottom here.
Tektas tries to bench press Poika off him but Poika keeps the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Poika goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tektas rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Poika's guard! Nice work there by Tektas! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (10) vs (6) Tektas
Tektas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poika is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poika has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (12) vs (6) Tektas
Poika trying to control but Tektas is working from the bottom.
Poika stands and throws Tektas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (15) vs (6) Tektas
Tektas is not content to let Poika control the position.
Tektas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Poika off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Poika (15) vs (10) Tektas
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Poika is really stuck here.
Poika trying to control the hands but Tektas breaks the grip.
Poika is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tektas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tektas tightening his grip on Poika, looking for the choke.
Poika wants to escape the position.
Poika defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tektas is looking for the choke from the back position but Poika is controlling his hands well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tektas looking for the choke but no joy.
Poika is in bad spot here.
Tektas is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Poika is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tektas looking for the choke from the back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Poika showing good submission defense here.
Poika showing good submission defense here.
Tektas goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Poika escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (17) vs (10) Tektas
Tektas manages to get to full guard.
Tektas is trying to hold Poika in close to prevent damage but Poika has managed to pass into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tektas trying to control but Poika postures up.
Poika has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (20) vs (10) Tektas
Poika goes for an armbar but Tektas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tektas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Poika (20) vs (12) Tektas
Tektas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tektas drops back looking for a leg! Poika is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Poika manages to kick Tektas off! Tektas jumps back into Poika's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Poika working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tektas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tektas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poika looking to control.
Poika wants to hit a sweep here but Tektas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Poika there! Score +3 for passing guard: Poika (20) vs (15) Tektas
Tektas working for a submission but Poika is keeping him at bay.
Tektas wants to finish this one by submission but Poika is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tektas.
Poika is looking to improve his position but Tektas isn't that keen on the idea.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tektas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Poika has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Poika keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tektas jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Poika is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Poika and Tektas has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tektas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poika takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
An out of breath Reima Poika thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Demetrius Tektas had this to say: 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '. |
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