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TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jean Cleaude Van Damme (ranked 4685 p4p, 474 weight class) and Michael Aalto (ranked 6202 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jean Cleaude Van Damme! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Aalto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Damme jumps guard but Aalto stands there with Van Damme around his waist. Van Damme gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aalto is looking for a takedown.
Van Damme goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aalto prevents it.
Van Damme is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aalto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Cleaude Van Damme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Damme has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aalto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Damme is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aalto to keep the fight standing.
Van Damme tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aalto smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Damme is pressed up against the cage. Aalto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Damme down to the mat. Van Damme avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Van Damme shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aalto as he avoids it easily.
Aalto tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto moves into range and clinches up with Van Damme.
Aalto wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Damme manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Damme is trying to pull guard but Aalto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aalto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aalto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Damme gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Damme is looking for a takedown.
Aalto wants a takedown.
Aalto is working for takedown but Van Damme is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aalto tries to score a body lock takedown but Van Damme shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aalto works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Damme (0) vs (2) Aalto
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Damme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme trying to keep a closed guard but Aalto is proving a slippery customer.
Aalto trying to control but Van Damme is working from the bottom.
Aalto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Damme is keeping the position for now.
Van Damme working for submissions but it's allowed Aalto to get to half guard.
Aalto works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Damme (0) vs (5) Aalto
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto wants to control but Van Damme is keeping him busy.
Aalto moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Damme (0) vs (7) Aalto
Aalto working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Van Damme turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Aalto off and cradles Van Damme's limp body as Aalto celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Michael Aalto!
A very excited looking Michael Aalto made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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