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ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 2 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Hamish McTavish! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 25 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McTavish has taken the fight to the clinch.
McTavish has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nielsen uses from the top position.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McTavish trying to control the position.
McTavish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen forces his way into half guard.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but McTavish is having none of it.
Nielsen prevents McTavish from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McTavish is working hard here to advance position.
McTavish won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielsen in particular looking to stall.
McTavish is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but McTavish won't allow it.
Nielsen prevents McTavish from improving his position.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. McTavish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McTavish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nielsen passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (0) vs (3) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but McTavish is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McTavish is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McTavish trying to control but Nielsen postures up.
McTavish is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McTavish looking for submissions off his back.
McTavish is trying to get back to full guard.
McTavish is trying to control but can't.
McTavish is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Nielsen tries to pass the half guard into mount. McTavish knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish manages to get to full guard.
Nielsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McTavish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nielsen passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (0) vs (6) Nielsen
Nielsen advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: McTavish (0) vs (8) Nielsen
McTavish manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nielsen wants to free his trapped foot but McTavish is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTavish is not content to let Nielsen control the position.
Nielsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McTavish is pressing down on Nielsen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but McTavish is keeping the position.
McTavish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McTavish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McTavish will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from McTavish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McTavish has his foot on Nielsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nielsen works his way back into a safe position though.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but McTavish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTavish looking to control.
McTavish wants to sweep but no luck.
McTavish has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nielsen 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 McTavish. Score +3 for passing guard: McTavish (0) vs (11) Nielsen
You can see the frustration on McTavish's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McTavish tries to improve position but can't.
McTavish is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nielsen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McTavish defends it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McTavish wants to get back to full guard.
Nielsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McTavish is just riding it out for now. Nielsen eventually gives up the hold.
McTavish is trying to get back to full guard.
McTavish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nielsen is keen to just control but McTavish is a slippery customer.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McTavish defends it well.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but McTavish is having none of it.
McTavish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nielsen pulls his head out easily.
Nielsen tries to pass to full mount but McTavish defends it.
McTavish tries to roll over but Nielsen keeps him under control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McTavish makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McTavish.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but McTavish keeps moving.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Nielsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McTavish is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Nielsen frees his head nicely. Oh but McTavish has switched to an armbar! Nielsen is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hamish McTavish!
Our winner, Hamish McTavish, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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