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TWGC 34 (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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Albano Lucas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodrigo Dias !
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dias darts in and clinches Lucas up against the cage.
Dias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lucas walks away with a smile on his face. Dias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Dias gets a clinch.
Dias jumps guard but Lucas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Albano Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Dias .#TD2#
Dias jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Lucas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dias has his foot on Lucas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucas works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lucas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dias is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dias has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (0) vs (2) Dias #SUB#
Lucas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Lucas has his foot on Dias 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dias works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lucas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lucas is trying to control the position but Dias postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dias drops back looking for a leg! Lucas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lucas manages to kick Dias off! Dias jumps back into Lucas's guard. #T2##SUB#
Dias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lucas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lucas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lucas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Lucas looking to control.
#SUB#
Lucas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lucas working a defensive guard here.
Dias preventing the sweep.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Dias thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lucas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dias is aware though and is defending well.
Lucas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lucas tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Dias won't allow Lucas to sweep him here. #SUB#
Dias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dias has managed to get both his arms back between Lucas's legs - danger averted.
Dias 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. #SUB#
Lucas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lucas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dias defends well.
Lucas being controlled here, momentarily. #T5#
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Dias from controlling successfully.
Dias postures up.
#SUB#
Dias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (2) vs (2) Dias #SUB2#
Dias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lucas passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Lucas 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.
#T6##SUB#
Lucas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucas.
Dias is pressing down on Lucas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Lucas drops back looking for a leg! Dias is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dias manages to kick Lucas off! Lucas jumps back into Dias 's guard. #SUB2#
Dias has his foot on Lucas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lucas works his way back into a safe position though.
Dias looks winded!#T7#
Lucas passes Dias 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lucas is looking for a kimura but Dias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucas to get the leverage.
Lucas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lucas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dias on the ground.#SUB#
Lucas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lucas wants to work for an arm triangle but Dias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lucas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lucas is keen to just control but Dias is a slippery customer.
Lucas tries to pass to full mount but Dias defends it. #SUB#
Lucas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dias has managed to free his arm - good work. #T8##SUB#
Lucas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dias sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Dias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucas pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lucas is looking for a kimura but Dias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucas to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lucas seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lucas is looking for a kimura but Dias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lucas to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lucas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dias defends it well. #SUB#
Lucas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T9##SUB#
Lucas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dias defends it well. #SUB#
Lucas is trying to work for a kimura but Dias is defending well.
#SUB#
Lucas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dias sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lucas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Lucas wants to work for an arm triangle but Dias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lucas seems to be working for a kimura but Dias defends the submission attempt.#T10#
Lucas trying to control the action but Dias is working from the bottom.
Lucas trying to control from Dias 's half guard. Dias has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lucas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lucas has gone for a leg lock! Dias slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucas (2) vs (4) Dias #SUB#
Lucas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lucas trying to control the position.
#T11##SUB#
Dias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dias has managed to get both his arms back between Lucas's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lucas working for a triangle but Dias defends it easily.
Dias wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Dias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Lucas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Lucas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dias defends well.
Dias is stalling in the full guard.
Dias trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dias might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lucas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T13##SUB#
Dias avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Lucas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lucas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lucas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Lucas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T14##SUB2#
Dias drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dias jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lucas is looking for a triangle but Dias pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lucas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dias defends it easily.#SUB#
Lucas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dias defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lucas working for a triangle but Dias defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dias wins on points by 4 to 2. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kato Garcia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Simon Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Eriksson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eriksson shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eriksson is looking to clinch.
Eriksson fails with a takedown attempt.
Eriksson wants to clinch.
Garcia tries to counter with a takedown but Eriksson is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Eriksson gets caught napping as Garcia dives in and scores a takedown. Eriksson manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Garcia (2) vs (0) Eriksson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Eriksson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Eriksson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia stays in close to Eriksson's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Eriksson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Eriksson is keeping the position.
Garcia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia pushing down on Eriksson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eriksson is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Garcia content to control rather than advance.
Garcia moves into full mount! Eriksson won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Garcia (5) vs (0) Eriksson
Garcia controlling from mount.
Eriksson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcia fails to move to back control.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
Garcia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Eriksson has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Garcia (8) vs (0) Eriksson
Garcia controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia'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.#SUB#
Garcia looking for the choke from the back.
Eriksson trying to control the position but Garcia manages to sink in the hooks.
Garcia slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Garcia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Eriksson can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Eriksson right now.
#T4#
Eriksson rolls, trying to escape but Garcia keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Eriksson right now.
Garcia is trying to stick to Eriksson's back but Eriksson is turning into Garcia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Garcia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Eriksson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Garcia (8) vs (2) Eriksson
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eriksson is one step ahead there.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Eriksson wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Eriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Eriksson wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Eriksson tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia is pulling down on Eriksson's head. It's preventing any offense from Eriksson, at least for the moment.
Further stalling from Garcia.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Garcia.#T7#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Garcia is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Eriksson tries to pass.
Garcia is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8##SUB2#
Eriksson drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Eriksson off! Eriksson jumps back into Garcia's guard.
Garcia managing to control the position. #T9#
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Eriksson from controlling successfully.
Eriksson is fighting to break Garcia's control of his arms but Garcia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Eriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.
Eriksson trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Eriksson tries to pass.
Garcia 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.
Garcia pulls Eriksson in to control the position. #T11#
Garcia continues to stall.
Eriksson wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Eriksson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garcia pulls Eriksson in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
More hug and hope from Garcia.
Eriksson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Eriksson wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Eriksson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garcia's guard.
Garcia won't allow Eriksson to pass to mount.
Eriksson trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away.
Garcia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Garcia is pulling down on Eriksson's head. It's preventing any offense from Eriksson, at least for the moment.
Garcia continues to hold on tight.
Eriksson trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Eriksson from controlling successfully.
Eriksson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garcia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia takes the fight on points by 8 to 2. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ben Hornby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Miguel Chimaev!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chimaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Hornby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hornby but Hornby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ben Hornby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Chimaev.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Hornby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miguel Chimaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chimaev has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Chimaev has picked Hornby up - he's going for a ride! Chimaev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hornby (0) vs (2) Chimaev
Chimaev not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Chimaev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
It looks like Chimaev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Hornby is defending against the submission attempts here by Chimaev.
#SUB2#
Chimaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hornby defends it well.
Chimaev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Chimaev uses his free foot to push down on Hornby's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hornby. Score +3 for passing guard: Hornby (0) vs (5) Chimaev
Chimaev controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Chimaev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hornby tries to reverse the position but Chimaev maintains control.
Chimaev controlling from the full mount.
Hornby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hornby tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Chimaev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Chimaev controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Chimaev looking to secure an arm triangle but Hornby defends it well.
Chimaev controlling the position easily from mount. #T5##SUB2#
Chimaev is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hornby has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hornby! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hornby (2) vs (5) Chimaev
Chimaev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chimaev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hornby (2) vs (7) Chimaev
Chimaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chimaev passes Hornby's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Chimaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hornby sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Well, if Chimaev 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.
Chimaev is continuing to stall.
Chimaev is looking to advance position but Hornby won't allow it. #T7##SUB2#
Chimaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hornby has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Chimaev 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.
Chimaev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chimaev.#T8##SUB2#
Chimaev seems to be working for a kimura but Hornby defends the submission attempt.
Chimaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Chimaev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hornby (2) vs (10) Chimaev#SUB2#
Chimaev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hornby is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hornby and Chimaev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chimaev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hornby will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Chimaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chimaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hornby is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Chimaev controls the position.
Hornby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chimaev on the ground.#SUB2#
Chimaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chimaev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hornby will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Chimaev tries for a kimura but Hornby is defending well. #SUB2#
Chimaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hornby is trying to escape the position but Chimaev is controlling the position. #T11#
Hornby is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chimaev is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hornby (2) vs (12) Chimaev#SUB2#
Chimaev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Chimaev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chimaev controlling from mount. #T12##SUB2#
Chimaev is working for a guillotine from mount but Hornby frees his head quite easily.
Chimaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chimaev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Chimaev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hornby to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hornby shrugs it off.
Hornby can't escape the position.
#T13#
Chimaev 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#
Chimaev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Chimaev working for a submission but Hornby is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Chimaev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hornby to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hornby shrugs it off.
Hornby working to try and regain half guard.
Chimaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Hornby is trying to escape the mount.
Chimaev controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chimaev wins on points by 12 to 2. |
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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 4 wins and 1 losses; Hatori Hanzo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Karsten Koererlaerer!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Koererlaerer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Koererlaerer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanzo tries to avoid it but Koererlaerer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanzo to the ground. Hanzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koererlaerer tries to clinch up.
Hanzo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Hanzo has Koererlaerer up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Hanzo gets control of Koererlaerer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hanzo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koererlaerer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanzo is keeping the position for now.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Koererlaerer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hanzo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanzo (2) vs (0) Koererlaerer#T1#
Koererlaerer trying to keep a closed guard but Hanzo is proving a slippery customer.
Koererlaerer pulls Hanzo in close to prevent any damage.
Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position.
#T2#
Hanzo wants to pass the guard but Koererlaerer is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koererlaerer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Koererlaerer is trying to control the position but Hanzo postures up.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment.
Hanzo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanzo postures up.
#T3#
Hanzo stopping the sweep attempt from Koererlaerer.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform us that Koererlaerer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hanzo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hanzo postures up.
Hanzo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Koererlaerer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanzo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Koererlaerer trying to keep a closed guard but Hanzo is proving a slippery customer.
Hanzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Koererlaerer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanzo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo passes easily into half guard.
#T6#
Koererlaerer trying to control from the bottom.
Hanzo prevents Koererlaerer from improving his position.
Koererlaerer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanzo is working away from the top position though.
Hanzo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koererlaerer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koererlaerer is holding on to half guard well.
Koererlaerer trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Hanzo prevents Koererlaerer from improving his position.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo is keeping busy.
#T8#
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer is looking to control Hanzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koererlaerer avoid being mounted?
Hanzo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Koererlaerer! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanzo (5) vs (0) Koererlaerer
Hanzo prevents Koererlaerer from getting the reversal.
Koererlaerer gets back to half guard.#T9#
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo is keeping busy.
Hanzo controlling the pace.
Koererlaerer manages to get to full guard.
Koererlaerer trying to keep a closed guard but Hanzo is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Hanzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Koererlaerer trying to control the position.
Hanzo stays in close to Koererlaerer's body and controls the position.
Koererlaerer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Koererlaerer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep here but Hanzo controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Koererlaerer wants to control but Hanzo passes easily into half guard.
Koererlaerer trying to control but Hanzo postures up.
Well, if Hanzo 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.
#T12#
Koererlaerer is looking to improve his position.
Koererlaerer keeps trying to improve his position.
Koererlaerer is still trying to improve position.
Koererlaerer is looking to control Hanzo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Koererlaerer avoid being mounted?#T13#
Hanzo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Koererlaerer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Koererlaerer won't allow Hanzo to pass to mount.
Koererlaerer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Koererlaerer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koererlaerer is trying to keep Hanzo in close.
#T14#
Koererlaerer is trying to hold Hanzo in close to prevent damage but Hanzo has managed to pass into half guard.
Hanzo wants to pass the guard but Koererlaerer is defending well.
Koererlaerer tries to roll over but Hanzo keeps him under control.
Hanzo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Koererlaerer is trying to maintain the position but Hanzo is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Hatori Hanzo gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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