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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rock Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wagner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (0) vs (4) Wagner
Wagner taking a breather here.
Lee is trying to control Wagner's posture but Wagner avoids it.
Wagner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lee is letting Wagner control him for a moment.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wagner off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (4) Wagner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wagner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wagner for a finish. #SUB#
Lee working for a choke but Wagner is defending well. #T1#
Wagner is in bad spot here.
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Wagner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (6) Wagner
Wagner stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Wagner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wagner. #T2#
Lee moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wagner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Wagner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Wagner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wagner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wagner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Wagner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wagner wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Wagner sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee looking to control.
Wagner pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wagner is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wagner trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well. #SUB2#
Wagner seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Wagner controlling the action here. #T5#
Wagner is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Wagner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wagner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is not content to let Wagner control the position.#T6##SUB2#
Wagner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Wagner trying to work for an americana but Lee has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wagner defends it easily.#SUB#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wagner stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Wagner is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee is trying to control the position but Wagner postures up.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee controls Wagner momentarily but Wagner frees himself. #SUB2#
Wagner drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Wagner off! Wagner jumps back into Lee's guard.
Wagner trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T8#
Wagner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wagner stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Wagner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wagner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Wagner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Wagner keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Wagner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.#T10##SUB2#
Wagner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wagner is working away from the top position though.
Wagner tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Wagner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Wagner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wagner.
Wagner wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy. #T11#
Wagner uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (4) vs (9) Wagner#SUB2#
Wagner working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Wagner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lee! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (6) vs (9) Wagner
Wagner being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Wagner keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Wagner looking for a sweep. Not yet Wagner, not yet.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom. #T13#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wagner is keeping the position for now.
Wagner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Wagner looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee postures up.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wagner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Wagner's legs - danger averted.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee won't allow Wagner to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wagner wins on points by 9 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bob Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Franck Horso!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Horso, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Horso against the cage but Horso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Horso in a clinch.
#TD#
Brown pulls Horso into guard.
#SUB#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Horso defends it easily.#SUB#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Horso defends easily.
Horso wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Horso is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Horso wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Horso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Horso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Horso passes into half guard.
Brown is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Horso trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Horso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Horso has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Horso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Horso prevents Brown from improving his position.#T4#
Brown trying to control but Horso postures up.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Horso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horso trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it. #SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Horso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Brown is trying to control the position but Horso postures up.
Horso wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Horso defends easily.
#SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7#
Horso 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.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Horso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Brown is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Horso rolls with it to try and escape but Brown cranks on the arm and Horso is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Brown! |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Flibbo Banino! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Winston Hyland!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hyland stuffs the takedown attempt from Banino. Banino gets slowly back to his feet.
Banino fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Hyland rushes Banino and presses him up against the cage.
Banino goes for a takedown attempt but Hyland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Hyland has closed the distance and engaged Banino in a clinch.
Banino stops a takedown attempt from Hyland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banino fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flibbo Banino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banino jumps guard but Hyland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hyland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hyland wants the takedown. Banino is fighting it off but Hyland persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Banino's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banino (0) vs (2) Hyland#T1##SUB2#
Hyland drops back looking for a leg! Banino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banino manages to kick Hyland off! Hyland jumps back into Banino's guard.
Banino is trying to keep Hyland in close.
Banino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banino looking for a sweep. Not yet Banino, not yet. #SUB2#
Hyland drops back looking for a leg! Banino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banino manages to kick Hyland off! Hyland jumps back into Banino's guard.
Banino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hyland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banino not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB2#
Hyland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Hyland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banino manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hyland has Banino in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banino (2) vs (2) Hyland
Banino wants to control from the top but Hyland keeps moving.
Banino slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Banino (5) vs (2) Hyland
Hyland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Hyland gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banino (7) vs (2) Hyland
Banino trying to control but Hyland is having none of it.
Banino is really struggling to control Hyland but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Banino seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hyland is holding on tight.
Banino controlling from mount.
Banino tries to control but Hyland wriggling away.
Banino is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hyland is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5##SUB#
Banino working for a submission but Hyland is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Banino has control of Hyland's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hyland regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Hyland has left one of his arms exposed and Banino doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hyland screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flibbo Banino! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vaso Bakocevic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isaiah Laughlin!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laughlin has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Bakocevic rushes Laughlin and presses him up against the cage.
Laughlin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Bakocevic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bakocevic manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bakocevic (4) vs (0) Laughlin
Laughlin is trying to control Bakocevic's posture but Bakocevic avoids it. #SUB#
Bakocevic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bakocevic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bakocevic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bakocevic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laughlin struggling a bit here.#T1#
Laughlin is trying to improve his position.
Laughlin keeps Bakocevic under control for a moment.#SUB#
Bakocevic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bakocevic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Laughlin struggling a bit here.
Laughlin has one of Bakocevic's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Bakocevic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laughlin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB#
Bakocevic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laughlin, who protects the arm well.
Laughlin tries to control but Bakocevic manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bakocevic (7) vs (0) Laughlin#SUB#
Bakocevic working for the choke.
Bakocevic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Laughlin.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laughlin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Bakocevic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Bakocevic looking for the RNC.
Laughlin breaks Bakocevic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bakocevic (7) vs (2) Laughlin
Laughlin wants to control from the top but Bakocevic keeps moving.
Laughlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakocevic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laughlin trying to control but Bakocevic is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Bakocevic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bakocevic keeping moving, preventing Laughlin from controlling successfully.
Laughlin looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Laughlin drops back looking for a leg! Bakocevic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bakocevic manages to kick Laughlin off! Laughlin jumps back into Bakocevic's guard.
Laughlin won't allow Bakocevic to sweep him here.
Bakocevic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bakocevic (9) vs (2) Laughlin
Laughlin is trying is best to control the position here. #T5##SUB#
Bakocevic is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laughlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bakocevic. #SUB#
Bakocevic is working for a submission of some sort.
Laughlin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bakocevic is working away from the top position though.
Bakocevic is taking a breather. Laughlin 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.#T6#
Laughlin wants to control but Bakocevic is keeping busy.
Laughlin is staying active underneath Bakocevic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Laughlin won't allow Bakocevic to pass to mount.
Laughlin is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Bakocevic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Laughlin actively working from the bottom here.
Laughlin looks winded!
Laughlin trying to control here.
#T7#
Laughlin is refusing to be controlled, as Bakocevic sits in half guard. #SUB#
Bakocevic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laughlin defends it well.
Laughlin trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Bakocevic seems to be looking for submissions.
Laughlin wants to control but Bakocevic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bakocevic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8##SUB#
Bakocevic is looking for a kimura but Laughlin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bakocevic to get the leverage.
Laughlin wants to control but Bakocevic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bakocevic is looking to advance position but Laughlin won't allow it.
Laughlin wants to control but Bakocevic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bakocevic moves into full mount! Laughlin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bakocevic (12) vs (2) Laughlin
Laughlin tries to lock up and control but Bakocevic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Bakocevic is working for a guillotine from mount but Laughlin frees his head quite easily.
Bakocevic controlling his opponent. #T9##SUB#
Bakocevic working for a submission but Laughlin is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Bakocevic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Laughlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bakocevic (12) vs (4) Laughlin
Bakocevic controlling the position.
Laughlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bakocevic is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Laughlin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Laughlin wants to control from the top but Bakocevic keeps moving.
Laughlin slips nicely into half guard.#T10#
Bakocevic controlling the position for now.
Bakocevic continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Bakocevic.#SUB2#
Laughlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Bakocevic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bakocevic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laughlin won't allow Bakocevic to sweep him here. #T11#
Laughlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakocevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laughlin being controlled here momentarily.
Laughlin trying to control but Bakocevic is working from the bottom.
Laughlin stopping the sweep attempt from Bakocevic.
Laughlin looking to pass the guard.
Bakocevic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bakocevic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Bakocevic keeping moving, preventing Laughlin from controlling successfully.
Laughlin is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Bakocevic has his foot on Laughlin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laughlin works his way back into a safe position though.
Bakocevic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bakocevic keeping moving, preventing Laughlin from controlling successfully.
Laughlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bakocevic's guard.
Bakocevic regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Laughlin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bakocevic dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bakocevic (14) vs (4) Laughlin#T13#
Bakocevic looking to pass the guard.
Laughlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Bakocevic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bakocevic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Laughlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bakocevic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bakocevic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bakocevic looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Laughlin controls Bakocevic momentarily but Bakocevic frees himself.
Laughlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bakocevic controls the pace.
Bakocevic wants to control from the top but Laughlin keeps moving.
Laughlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Bakocevic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bakocevic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laughlin is just riding it out for now. Bakocevic eventually gives up the hold.
Laughlin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bakocevic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bakocevic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bakocevic (14) vs (8) Laughlin
And that's the end of the fight!
Bakocevic takes the fight on points by 14 to 8. |
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