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TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iranian Hulk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Olyksandr Chai!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chai. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hulk (0) vs (4) Chai#SUB2#
Chai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hulk, who protects the arm well.
Chai working away.
Chai trying to control the action but Hulk is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hulk knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hulk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hulk tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Chai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hulk manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Hulk looking for submissions off his back.
Chai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hulk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hulk (0) vs (7) Chai#SUB2#
Chai has hold of Hulk's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hulk manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hulk is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Hulk has left one of his arms exposed and Chai doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hulk screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Olyksandr Chai!
Olyksandr Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ragnar Lothbrok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lothbrok gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lothbrok (0) vs (2) Nurmagomedov#SUB#
Lothbrok looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov defends easily.
#SUB#
Lothbrok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.#SUB#
Lothbrok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Nurmagomedov content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Lothbrok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (2) vs (2) Nurmagomedov
Lothbrok might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nurmagomedov managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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Lothbrok is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nurmagomedov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nurmagomedov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (2) vs (4) Nurmagomedov#SUB#
Lothbrok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.#T2#
Lothbrok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (4) vs (4) Nurmagomedov
Lothbrok postures up.
Nurmagomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nurmagomedov is pulling down on Lothbrok's head to control his posture.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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Lothbrok thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Lothbrok from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lothbrok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurmagomedov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lothbrok has managed to get both his arms back between Nurmagomedov's legs - danger averted.
Lothbrok preventing the sweep.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lothbrok. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position.
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Nurmagomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lothbrok defends well.
Nurmagomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4##SUB#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Nurmagomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurmagomedov manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Nurmagomedov's guard. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back looking for a leg! Nurmagomedov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nurmagomedov manages to kick Lothbrok off! Lothbrok jumps back into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Nurmagomedov wants to sweep here but Lothbrok controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lothbrok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Lothbrok postures up.
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Nurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurmagomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lothbrok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (4) vs (6) Nurmagomedov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lothbrok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lothbrok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nurmagomedov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lothbrok manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nurmagomedov has Lothbrok in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lothbrok (6) vs (6) Nurmagomedov#T6##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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Lothbrok drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lothbrok jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nurmagomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nurmagomedov working a defensive guard but Lothbrok manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lothbrok (9) vs (6) Nurmagomedov
Nurmagomedov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nurmagomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lothbrok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Lothbrok is working to tighten his grip on Nurmagomedov's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nurmagomedov has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lothbrok is really squeezing tight and eventually Nurmagomedov passes out! Lothbrok breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ragnar Lothbrok! |
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