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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boris Nedkov and Normand Cleveland. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Normand Cleveland enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Boris Nedkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Normand Cleveland!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nedkov closes the distance and clinches.
Cleveland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nedkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boris Nedkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nedkov darts in and clinches Cleveland up against the cage.
Cleveland looking for a takedown.
Cleveland is trying to trip Nedkov. He has hold of a leg but Nedkov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cleveland persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nedkov (0) vs (2) Cleveland
Cleveland trying to control the position from guard on top but Nedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nedkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cleveland is aware though and is defending well.
Nedkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cleveland defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cleveland controls the pace.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cleveland has eaten all the pies!
Cleveland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedkov working a defensive guard here.
Nedkov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nedkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing good reports from Nedkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cleveland seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cleveland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nedkov is trying to control the position but Cleveland postures up.
Nedkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cleveland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cleveland preventing the sweep.
Cleveland trying to control the position from guard on top but Nedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cleveland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nedkov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nedkov (2) vs (2) Cleveland
Nedkov preventing the sweep.
Cleveland controls Nedkov momentarily but Nedkov frees himself.
Cleveland has his foot on Nedkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nedkov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov postures up.
Nedkov looking to pass the guard.
Nedkov trying to control but Cleveland is working from the bottom.
Cleveland wants to sweep but no luck.
Nedkov pushes down on Cleveland's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cleveland is looking to improve his position.
Nedkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cleveland has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cleveland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nedkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cleveland is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleveland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cleveland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nedkov has managed to get both his arms back between Cleveland's legs - danger averted.
Nedkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cleveland keeping moving, preventing Nedkov from controlling successfully.
Nedkov passes Cleveland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nedkov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cleveland! Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (5) vs (2) Cleveland
Nedkov is working for a guillotine from mount but Cleveland frees his head quite easily.
Nedkov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Nedkov prevents Cleveland from getting the reversal.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov has hold of Cleveland's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cleveland manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nedkov trying to control but Cleveland is having none of it.
Cleveland defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nedkov.
Nedkov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Nedkov wants to control the pace but Cleveland is squirming around nicely.
Nedkov goes for an armbar but Cleveland turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cleveland. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nedkov (5) vs (4) Cleveland
Cleveland trying to control the position from guard on top but Nedkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cleveland trying to control but Nedkov is working from the bottom.
Nedkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cleveland defends well.
Nedkov working a defensive guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland trying to control but Nedkov is working from the bottom.
Cleveland looking to sit in guard and control but Nedkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nedkov (7) vs (4) Cleveland
Nedkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cleveland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nedkov is pushing down on Cleveland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cleveland is fighting to maintain full guard but Nedkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nedkov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cleveland is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Nedkov!
Boris Nedkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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