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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Malakai Semerkhet and Knut Ysengrin. Semerkhet kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is راقصة صغيرة. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Malakai Semerkhet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Knut Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ysengrin fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Ysengrin tries to get set, Semerkhet tries to push him back and clinch up but Ysengrin manages to avoid the attempt.
Semerkhet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ysengrin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ysengrin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Semerkhet quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Semerkhet (0) vs (2) Ysengrin
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Semerkhet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ysengrin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Semerkhet. Score +3 for passing guard: Semerkhet (0) vs (5) Ysengrin
Ysengrin tries to move to mount but Semerkhet blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin is staying tight to Semerkhet's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Semerkhet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Semerkhet actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but Ysengrin postures up.
Ysengrin is looking to advance position but Semerkhet won't allow it.
Ysengrin is still trying to improve position.
Ysengrin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ysengrin pulls his head out easily.
Semerkhet wants to control but Ysengrin is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semerkhet is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ysengrin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ysengrin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Semerkhet trying to hold on to Ysengrin's head to control him but Ysengrin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet tries to roll over but Ysengrin keeps him under control.
Ysengrin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ysengrin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ysengrin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ysengrin pulls his head out easily.
Ysengrin not doing much here.
Ysengrin trying to control from half guard but Semerkhet is working away.
Semerkhet is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet is positioning himself well to prevent Ysengrin advancing to mount.
Ysengrin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Semerkhet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Semerkhet.
Ysengrin wants to pass the guard but Semerkhet is keeping the position.
Semerkhet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ysengrin is one step ahead there.
Ysengrin trying to move into half guard but instead Semerkhet has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (2) vs (5) Ysengrin
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet trying to control but Ysengrin is working from the bottom.
Ysengrin pulls Semerkhet in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semerkhet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Semerkhet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ysengrin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ysengrin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Semerkhet preventing the sweep.
Semerkhet wants to control from the top but Ysengrin keeps moving.
Semerkhet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ysengrin wants to sweep here but Semerkhet controlling him for the moment.
Semerkhet tries to free his leg and advance position but Ysengrin is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Semerkhet manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Semerkhet (2) vs (7) Ysengrin
Ysengrin passes Semerkhet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ysengrin trying to pass the guard but Semerkhet defending well.
Semerkhet actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Ysengrin 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.
Ysengrin wants to free his trapped foot but Semerkhet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin is taking a breather. Semerkhet says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Semerkhet is trying to get back to full guard.
Ysengrin trying to control from half guard but Semerkhet is working away.
Semerkhet tries to get to full guard but Ysengrin has control of the leg.
Semerkhet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ysengrin is working away from the top position though.
Ysengrin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet manages to get to full guard.
Ysengrin is posturing up here but Semerkhet has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ysengrin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ysengrin has to tap! Slick submission there by Semerkhet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malakai Semerkhet!
After the fight, Malakai Semerkhet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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