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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chito Jacare Salazar ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Chandler Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salazar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Salazar fails to pull guard.
Salazar tries to pull guard but Nelson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chito Jacare Salazar . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salazar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nelson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Salazar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Salazar (0) vs (4) Nelson
You can see the frustration on Salazar 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nelson doesn't have the hooks in and Salazar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (2) vs (4) Nelson
Nelson working for a triangle but Salazar defends it easily.
Nelson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salazar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salazar has gone for a leg lock! Nelson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Salazar 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (2) vs (6) Nelson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nelson trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Salazar working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Salazar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salazar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Salazar 's legs - danger averted.
Salazar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nelson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
Salazar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salazar is looking for a triangle but Nelson pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salazar pulls Nelson in close to his closed guard and prevents Nelson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Salazar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salazar manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Salazar 's guard.
Salazar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salazar has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Salazar is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Salazar keeps moving.
Salazar wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Salazar looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Salazar working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Salazar keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salazar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Salazar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Salazar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (4) vs (6) Nelson
Nelson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Salazar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salazar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nelson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salazar passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Salazar is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Salazar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nelson wants to control but Salazar is keeping busy.
Nelson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Salazar 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Salazar 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salazar (4) vs (10) Nelson
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Salazar 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nelson doesn't have the hooks in and Salazar manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (6) vs (10) Nelson
Nelson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salazar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nelson is keeping the position for now.
Nelson looking for subs off his back but Salazar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Salazar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salazar is keen to just control but Nelson is a slippery customer.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salazar tries to pass to full mount but Nelson defends it.
Salazar seems to be working for a kimura but Nelson defends the submission attempt.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salazar trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
Salazar is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salazar to get the leverage.
Nelson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is looking to pass Nelson's guard but actually Nelson recovers to full guard.
Salazar passes into half guard.
Salazar trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Salazar seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson gets back to full guard.
Salazar passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nelson tries to get to full guard but Salazar has control of the leg.
Salazar trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salazar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Salazar wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salazar in particular looking to stall.
Salazar trying to advance position but Nelson counters by regaining guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salazar controls the pace.
Salazar wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Salazar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Salazar (9) vs (10) Nelson
Salazar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nelson, who protects the arm well.
Nelson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Salazar is trying to control. Nelson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Salazar controlling the action here.
Salazar is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now.
Salazar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Salazar trying to mount his opponent but Nelson defends it.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Salazar pulls his head out easily.
Salazar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Salazar is just content to waste time from the top position. Nelson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nelson looking for a guillotine here but Salazar defends easily.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salazar controls the pace.
Salazar is looking to pass into half guard but Nelson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nelson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salazar (9) vs (12) Nelson
Salazar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Salazar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salazar wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nelson trying to control but Salazar is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salazar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 12 to 9.
After winning the bout, Chandler Nelson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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