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TWGC 37 (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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tadahiro Nomura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Saul Pousa!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nomura moves into the clinch successfully.
Nomura is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pousa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Nomura has hold of one of Pousa's legs. Pousa is fighting the takedown attempt but Nomura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nomura (2) vs (0) Pousa#SUB2#
Nomura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pousa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nomura has managed to get both his arms back between Pousa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pousa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Pousa has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Nomura doesn't defend quickly enough and Pousa has managed to lock this one up! Can Nomura escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pousa on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Saul Pousa! |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ricky Bobby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cole Lake!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lake moves into the clinch successfully.
Bobby tries for a takedown but Lake manages to get underhooks.
Bobby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lake prevents it.
#TD2#
Lake gets control of Bobby's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lake will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lake can't keep his opponent in guard - Bobby advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lake is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lake looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake is looking for a sweep. Bobby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Bobby moves into full mount! Lake won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bobby (3) vs (0) Lake
Lake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobby. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lake is squirming around, avoiding Bobby's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Lake tries to improve his position but Bobby has taken his back! Bobby has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lake tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bobby pushes Lake away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Bobby! |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Franz Nordin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Scott Arfield!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nordin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nordin (2) vs (0) Arfield
Nordin is pressing down on Arfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arfield is holding on for now.
Nordin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nordin (5) vs (0) Arfield
Nordin advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nordin (7) vs (0) Arfield#SUB#
Nordin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arfield tries to hold on but Nordin postures up.#SUB#
Nordin looking for a guillotine from mount but Arfield is having none of it. #SUB#
Nordin quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Nordin but it's paid off an Arfield is forced to tap! Nice work by Nordin .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franz Nordin ! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yuri Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Klitschko to the ground. Kersikov is now in Klitschko's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Klitschko
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Klitschko.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klitschko is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov postures up.
Klitschko keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Klitschko.
Klitschko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Klitschko is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov is pushing down on Klitschko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Klitschko is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kersikov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Klitschko! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (5) vs (0) Klitschko
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2##SUB#
Kersikov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Klitschko has worked his arm free - good work by Klitschko!
The referee asks Kersikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kersikov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kersikov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Klitschko's legs.
Kersikov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Klitschko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Klitschko is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kersikov tries to move to mount but Klitschko blocks the move with his legs.
Klitschko is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
We've been informed that Klitschko has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Klitschko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kersikov slows the pace down. #T4#
Klitschko can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Kersikov is trying to get an arm triangle but Klitschko is defending well.
Klitschko is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T5#
Kersikov working away.
Klitschko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Klitschko wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Kersikov 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.
Kersikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Klitschko for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Kersikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (8) vs (0) Klitschko
Kersikov mounts Klitschko! Really nice guard pass there!
Klitschko wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Klitschko is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Kersikov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Klitschko to control.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Kersikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Klitschko is holding on tight.
Klitschko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov wants to take Klitschko's back but he can't do it this time.
Kersikov mounts Klitschko! Really nice guard pass there! #T9#
Kersikov is looking to work his way around to Klitschko's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Klitschko tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kersikov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Klitschko is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (11) vs (0) Klitschko
Klitschko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Klitschko.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (11) vs (2) Klitschko
Klitschko trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T10#
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet.
Kersikov is pulling down on Klitschko's head to control his posture.
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (13) vs (2) Klitschko#SUB2#
Klitschko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kersikov content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (16) vs (2) Klitschko
Klitschko can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T12#
Kersikov tries to move to mount but Klitschko blocks the move with his legs.
Kersikov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Klitschko stops Kersikov from passing to mount. #T13#
A lull in the action here.
Kersikov continues to stall.
Klitschko is trying to improve his position.
Klitschko is letting Kersikov control him for a moment. #T14#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (18) vs (2) Klitschko
Klitschko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klitschko wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 18 to 2. |
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