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TWGC 32 (205lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pierre Ragout Mendy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Klein!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mendy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mendy (2) vs (0) Klein
Klein tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Klein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mendy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendy'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.#SUB2#
Mendy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy pushing down on Klein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1##SUB#
Mendy is looking for a kimura here.
We've been hearing that Mendy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mendy controlling the action here.
Mendy wants to pass to mount but Klein is defending the position.
Mendy is taking a breather. Klein 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.#SUB#
Mendy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Klein is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pierre Ragout Mendy! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Desmond Bright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Antero Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Bright bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bright (4) vs (0) Aalto#SUB#
Bright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aalto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aalto is not content to let Bright control the position.
Aalto struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aalto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aalto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bright (4) vs (2) Aalto#SUB#
Bright with the active half guard here but Aalto passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bright (4) vs (5) Aalto#T1#
Bright can't do much from the bottom here.
Aalto controlling the position.
Bright tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bright (4) vs (7) Aalto
Aalto prevents Bright from getting the reversal.
Aalto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Aalto has control of Bright's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bright regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Aalto wants to take Bright's back here but Bright is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Aalto trying to control but Bright is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Aalto looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aalto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Aalto moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bright has worked his arm free - good work by Bright!
Aalto trying to control the action but Bright is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bright is trying to get back to half guard.
Bright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bright tries to get out of the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Aalto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bright tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Aalto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bright (4) vs (9) Aalto
Bright is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Aalto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bright tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Bright wants to control but Aalto is having none of it.
Aalto moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bright (4) vs (12) Aalto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bright is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Aalto.
#SUB2#
Aalto sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bright taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antero Aalto!
Antero Aalto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Finnish Elite Extreme Science logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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