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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nori Voluspa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Voluspa looking to score a takedown here. Verus is defending well but Voluspa drives through and ends up in Verus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (0) vs (2) Voluspa
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Verus is keeping the position.
Verus trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
Verus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Voluspa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Voluspa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Verus pulls Voluspa in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Verus keeps moving.
Verus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voluspa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (5) Voluspa
Voluspa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Verus is trying to improve his position.
Voluspa tries for a kimura but Verus is defending well.
Voluspa tries to advance to mount but Verus denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Verus is trying to get back to full guard.
Voluspa is looking for a kimura but Verus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Voluspa to get the leverage.
Voluspa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Verus is just riding it out for now. Voluspa eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Verus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Voluspa is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verus is looking to improve his position.
Verus manages to get to full guard.
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Verus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verus being controlled here, momentarily.
Verus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Voluspa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verus is keeping the position for now.
Verus is pulling down on Voluspa's head. It's preventing any offense from Voluspa, at least for the moment.
Verus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Verus keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voluspa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Verus keeps moving.
Verus wants to sweep but no luck.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verus trying to control the position.
Voluspa trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom.
Verus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Voluspa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voluspa has managed to get both his arms back between Verus's legs - danger averted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Voluspa sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Verus doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Voluspa paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Verus - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cicero Verus! |
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