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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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; Andre Washington ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rauf Amudaev!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Amudaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Washington (0) vs (2) Amudaev
Washington keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Washington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amudaev controlling the action here.
Washington tries to roll over but Amudaev keeps him under control.
Amudaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Washington sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amudaev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amudaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amudaev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington is trying to get back to full guard.
Washington trying to control but Amudaev postures up.
Amudaev tries to pass to full mount but Washington defends it.
Amudaev is working for a kimura but Washington is defending it quite comfortably.
Amudaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Amudaev wants to pass the guard but Washington is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to get back to full guard.
Amudaev is looking for a kimura but Washington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amudaev to get the leverage.
Amudaev is trying to work for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
Amudaev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Washington is just riding it out for now. Amudaev eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Amudaev in particular looking to stall.
Amudaev is trying to control. Washington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington actively working from the bottom here.
Amudaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Washington sees it coming and defends easily.
Amudaev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Amudaev wants to take a breather but Washington is having none of it.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Amudaev trying to control the pace.
Amudaev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Amudaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Washington has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amudaev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Amudaev 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.
Amudaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amudaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Amudaev works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (0) vs (5) Amudaev
Amudaev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Washington is looking to improve his position but Amudaev isn't that keen on the idea.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev wants to control the pace but Washington is squirming around nicely.
Washington manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Washington is looking for a sweep. Amudaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amudaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Amudaev is pressing down on Washington 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Washington is holding on for now.
Amudaev 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.
Amudaev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Washington 's thigh. Washington counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Washington keeping full guard, as Amudaev tries to pass.
Amudaev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Washington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Washington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Washington ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Washington (4) vs (5) Amudaev
Amudaev tries to improve position but can't.
Washington trying to control the action but Amudaev is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Washington (4) vs (7) Amudaev
Washington has his hands clasped together around Amudaev's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amudaev works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (4) vs (10) Amudaev
Amudaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Washington tries to hold on but Amudaev pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Washington gets back to half guard.
Amudaev stalling.
Amudaev trying to mount his opponent but Washington defends it.
Washington trying to control here.
Amudaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Washington is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Washington won't allow Amudaev to pass to mount.
Washington tries to get to full guard but Amudaev has control of the leg.
Amudaev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to control but Amudaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Amudaev seems content to control.
Washington is defending against the submission attempts here by Amudaev.
Amudaev is looking for a kimura but Washington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Amudaev to get the leverage.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Amudaev moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Washington (4) vs (13) Amudaev
Amudaev is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Washington is trying to escape and Amudaev transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Washington is forced to tap! Nice work there by Amudaev! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rauf Amudaev!
Our winner, Rauf Amudaev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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