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CWC 281 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Andreev fails with a takedown attempt.
Andreev gets a clinch.
Andreev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andreev.
Tetsuo's coach down at Clark's Champion's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tetsuo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev tries to score a body lock takedown but Tetsuo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tetsuo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Andreev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tetsuo to the mat. Tetsuo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Tetsuo
Andreev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tetsuo has control of Andreev's left arm, preventing Andreev from doing any damage.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Andreev trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Tetsuo is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
Tetsuo wants to sweep here but Andreev controlling him for the moment.
Andreev is looking to pass into half guard but Tetsuo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tetsuo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Tetsuo
Andreev looking to control.
Tetsuo tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
Andreev wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andreev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tetsuo defends well.
Andreev 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreev wants to control the position but Tetsuo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tetsuo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Andreev tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Andreev wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tetsuo prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Tetsuo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Tetsuo prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Tetsuo is thwarting Andreev's attempts to control the position.
Tetsuo is controlling the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
Andreev is trying to control but can't.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tetsuo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Andreev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tetsuo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andreev wants to sweep here but Tetsuo controlling him for the moment.
Andreev controls Tetsuo momentarily but Tetsuo frees himself.
Tetsuo pushing down on Andreev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andreev trying to hold on to Tetsuo's head to control him but Tetsuo postures up.
Tetsuo controlling the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Andreev wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tetsuo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Andreev controlling the position for now.
Andreev is pressing down on Tetsuo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tetsuo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andreev looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Andreev 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.
Andreev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tetsuo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (5) Tetsuo
Andreev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tetsuo's best efforts.
Andreev wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev trying to control here.
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Andreev is positioning himself well to prevent Tetsuo advancing to mount.
Tetsuo prevents Andreev from improving his position.
Andreev wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andreev tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Tetsuo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andreev is pressing down on Tetsuo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andreev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tetsuo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (8) Tetsuo
Andreev regains half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Andreev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tetsuo is working away from the top position though.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andreev is trying to maintain the position but Tetsuo is very close to passing his half guard.
Andreev tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Andreev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andreev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (8) Tetsuo
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Andreev won't allow Tetsuo to sweep him here.
Tetsuo keeps trying to improve his position.
Tetsuo looking to control.
Andreev is fighting to break Tetsuo's control of his arms but Tetsuo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tetsuo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andreev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Andreev trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tetsuo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (10) Tetsuo
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Andreev 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tetsuo wants to pass the guard but Andreev is keeping the position.
Tetsuo is sitting in close to Andreev's body. Andreev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tetsuo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tetsuo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Andreev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexey Andreev!
An out of breath Alexey Andreev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jurgen Tetsuo was interviewed post fight and said 'I Want a Rematch As soon as tomorrow'. |
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