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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martin Bhullar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Manuwich!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Manuwich tries to clinch but Bhullar moves out of range.
Manuwich tries to clinch but Bhullar moves out of range.
Manuwich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bhullar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Manuwich to keep the fight standing.
Bhullar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manuwich walks away with a smile on his face. Bhullar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manuwich darts in and clinches Bhullar up against the cage.
Bhullar is trying to drag Manuwich to the mat but Manuwich just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Bhullar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bhullar tries to pull guard but Manuwich holds him up against the cage and eventually Bhullar drops back down to his feet.
Manuwich is working for takedown but Bhullar is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhullar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bhullar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Manuwich pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Manuwich tries to score a body lock takedown but Bhullar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhullar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Manuwich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bhullar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manuwich walks away with a smile on his face. Bhullar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Manuwich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manuwich wants to clinch up but Bhullar keeps it at a distance.
Bhullar looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bhullar (2) vs (0) Manuwich
Bhullar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manuwich is keeping the position for now.
Manuwich trying to control the position.
Bhullar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bhullar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manuwich keeping full guard, as Bhullar tries to pass.
Manuwich controls Bhullar momentarily but Bhullar frees himself.
Bhullar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manuwich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bhullar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bhullar (5) vs (0) Manuwich
Bhullar taking a breather here.
Bhullar advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bhullar (7) vs (0) Manuwich
Bhullar avoids the attempt from Manuwich to control.
Bhullar wants to take his opponent's back but Manuwich doesn't allow it.
Bhullar controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar mounts Manuwich! Really nice guard pass there!
Bhullar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Bhullar (10) vs (0) Manuwich
Bhullar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Further stalling from Bhullar.
Manuwich 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bhullar is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Manuwich just trying to survive but Bhullar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bhullar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Manuwich's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Manuwich trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bhullar controls the action.
Bhullar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Manuwich for as long as he can get away with.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Manuwich just trying to survive but Bhullar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bhullar controls the position.
Manuwich just trying to survive but Bhullar is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Manuwich is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bhullar.
Bhullar looking for the RNC.
Bhullar is riding his opponent, not letting Manuwich buck him off.
Bhullar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Manuwich is in bad spot here.
Bhullar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Manuwich defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Manuwich is really stuck here.
Bhullar is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bhullar continues to stall.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Manuwich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bhullar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Manuwich doesn't escape.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Bhullar.
Manuwich defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar is riding his opponent, not letting Manuwich buck him off.
More hug and hope from Bhullar.
Manuwich tries to escape the position.
What can Manuwich do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Manuwich's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bhullar has good solid back control here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Manuwich has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bhullar biding his time, looking for the opening.
Bhullar working for a choke but Manuwich is defending well.
Bhullar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bhullar continues to hold on tight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Manuwich is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bhullar controlling the position well here. Manuwich rolled but Bhullar kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Manuwich manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bhullar's guard. Nice work there by Manuwich.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bhullar (10) vs (2) Manuwich
Bhullar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bhullar keeping moving, preventing Manuwich from controlling successfully.
Bhullar working for a triangle but Manuwich defends it easily.
Bhullar wants to sweep here but Manuwich controlling him for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar is working hard here to advance position.
Bhullar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manuwich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manuwich won't allow Bhullar to sweep him here.
Bhullar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manuwich defends well.
Bhullar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bhullar has his foot on Manuwich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manuwich works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manuwich trying to control the position from guard on top but Bhullar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manuwich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bhullar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bhullar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bhullar has his hands on Manuwich's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bhullar takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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