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TWGC 29 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Frankie Logan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vrjalya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Logan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Logan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Vrjalya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Logan but Logan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vrjalya throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Logan was covering up waiting for the punch and Vrjalya finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Logan (0) vs (2) Vrjalya
Vrjalya controlling from the top position.
Logan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Logan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
Logan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Logan (2) vs (2) Vrjalya
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Logan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Logan forces his way into half guard.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep. Logan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vrjalya is still trying to improve position.
Vrjalya trying to control but Logan postures up.
Logan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Logan (5) vs (2) Vrjalya
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan wants to control the pace but Vrjalya is squirming around nicely.
Logan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vrjalya is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vrjalya working to try and regain half guard.
Logan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vrjalya is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vrjalya can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vrjalya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan content just to control the position here.
Vrjalya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Logan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vrjalya is looking to escape.
Vrjalya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Logan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Logan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Logan controlling his opponent.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position but Logan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya wants to control but Logan is having none of it.
Vrjalya is trying to escape the mount.
Logan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vrjalya is squirming around, avoiding Logan's attempts to control the action.
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Logan controlling his opponent.
Vrjalya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vrjalya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vrjalya is squirming around, avoiding Logan's attempts to control the action.
Vrjalya is trying desperately to improve position.
Vrjalya tries to lock up and control but Logan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vrjalya tries to reverse the position but Logan maintains control.
Vrjalya bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Logan (5) vs (4) Vrjalya
Logan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vrjalya manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Logan (7) vs (4) Vrjalya
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Logan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Logan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Logan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Logan (10) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya tries to reverse the position but Logan maintains control.
Logan controlling the position easily from mount.
Logan wants to control the pace but Vrjalya is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya tries to hold on but Logan postures up.
Logan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vrjalya tries to hold on but Logan pushes him away.
Logan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vrjalya is surviving well by controlling Logan's body position as best he can.
Logan prevents Vrjalya from getting the reversal.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Logan wants to finish this one by submission but Vrjalya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Logan.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to improve his position but Logan has a good base and remains in mount.
Logan tries to control but Vrjalya wriggling away.
Logan content just to control the position here.
Vrjalya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vrjalya is in all sorts of trouble here.
Logan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya tries to lock up and control but Logan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Logan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vrjalya is looking to escape.
Logan controlling the pace for now.
Logan trying to control but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Vrjalya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya working to try and regain half guard.
Vrjalya keeps trying to improve his position.
Vrjalya slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Logan not doing much here.
Vrjalya is staying active underneath Logan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.
Logan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Logan (13) vs (4) Vrjalya
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya wants to control but Logan is having none of it.
Logan prevents Vrjalya from getting the reversal.
Logan looking to control but Vrjalya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to improve his position but Logan has a good base and remains in mount.
Logan avoids the attempt from Vrjalya to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to improve his position but Logan has a good base and remains in mount.
Logan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Logan'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.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Logan trying to control but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Vrjalya gets back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Logan is trying to control. Vrjalya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Logan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Logan (16) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya tries to reverse the position but Logan maintains control.
Vrjalya is squirming around, avoiding Logan's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Logan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to improve his position but Logan has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
A relieved looking Frankie Logan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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