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TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Finals - 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Flibbo Banino!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amudaev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Amudaev (4) vs (0) Banino
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amudaev just content to control the position.
Amudaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banino, who protects the arm well.
Amudaev trying to control the action but Banino is working from the bottom.
Banino is letting Amudaev control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banino is trying to control Amudaev's posture but Amudaev avoids it.
Banino tries to buck Amudaev off but Amudaev is having none of it.
Amudaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banino, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amudaev in the domination position with Banino hanging on.
Amudaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banino keeps working.
Banino is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Amudaev off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amudaev (4) vs (4) Banino
Banino has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Amudaev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Banino has got his arm under Amudaev's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Amudaev has spun round into Banino's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amudaev (6) vs (4) Banino
Banino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Amudaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Amudaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Amudaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amudaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amudaev advances to half guard.
Amudaev content to control rather than advance.
Banino looking for submissions off his back.
Amudaev trying to pass the guard but Banino defending well.
Amudaev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Amudaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Banino tries to roll over but Amudaev keeps him under control.
Amudaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banino has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banino is looking to control Amudaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banino avoid being mounted?
Amudaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Amudaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Banino is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amudaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Banino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amudaev wants to pass to mount but Banino is defending the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banino is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Amudaev is tapping! Great win for Banino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Flibbo Banino! |
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