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TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Animal Baldwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Suleijma Tudekiks!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Baldwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tudekiks swivels and escapes.
Tudekiks rushes Baldwin and presses him up against the cage.
Baldwin tries to pull guard but Tudekiks forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tudekiks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baldwin stops a takedown attempt from Tudekiks.
Baldwin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Animal Baldwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudekiks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Baldwin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tudekiks is trying to drag Baldwin to the mat but Baldwin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baldwin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tudekiks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baldwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudekiks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baldwin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tudekiks clinches up with Baldwin and pushes him back against the cage.
Baldwin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tudekiks has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baldwin regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baldwin (0) vs (2) Tudekiks
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin looking for a guillotine here but Tudekiks defends easily.
Baldwin is looking for a triangle but Tudekiks pushes his legs off easily.
Tudekiks wants to pass the guard but Baldwin is keeping the position.
Baldwin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Baldwin looking for a guillotine here but Tudekiks defends easily.
Tudekiks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin keeping moving, preventing Tudekiks from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tudekiks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baldwin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tudekiks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tudekiks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tudekiks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tudekiks pushing down on Baldwin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baldwin makes his way to full guard, as Tudekiks worked for a kimura.
Tudekiks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baldwin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tudekiks has managed to get both his arms back between Baldwin's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin keeping moving, preventing Tudekiks from controlling successfully.
Tudekiks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baldwin looking for a guillotine here but Tudekiks defends easily.
Tudekiks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baldwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tudekiks is aware though and is defending well.
Baldwin keeping moving, preventing Tudekiks from controlling successfully.
Baldwin is trying to control the position but Tudekiks postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tudekiks is aware though and is defending well.
Tudekiks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tudekiks advances to half guard.
Tudekiks is trying to work for a kimura but Baldwin is defending well.
Baldwin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tudekiks escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tudekiks! Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (0) vs (5) Tudekiks
Tudekiks advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Baldwin (0) vs (7) Tudekiks
Tudekiks prevents Baldwin from getting the reversal.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks controlling the position easily from mount.
Baldwin is looking to get to half guard.
Tudekiks has hold of Baldwin's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Baldwin manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Baldwin regains half guard.
Baldwin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tudekiks pulls his head out easily.
Tudekiks seems to be working for a kimura but Baldwin defends the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks is trying to control. Baldwin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baldwin with the active half guard here but Tudekiks passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (0) vs (10) Tudekiks
Baldwin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Baldwin tries to bench press Tudekiks off him but Tudekiks keeps the position.
Tudekiks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Baldwin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Baldwin (0) vs (12) Tudekiks
Tudekiks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Baldwin has worked his arm free - good work by Baldwin!
Tudekiks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks is trying to get an arm triangle but Baldwin is defending well.
Tudekiks tries for a kimura but Baldwin is defending well.
Tudekiks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tudekiks tries for a kimura but Baldwin is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks trying to control the position but Baldwin is working away.
Baldwin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tudekiks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baldwin regains half guard.
Tudekiks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Baldwin with the active half guard here but Tudekiks passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baldwin (0) vs (15) Tudekiks
Tudekiks tries to advance to mount but Baldwin denies him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin regains half guard.
Tudekiks is working for a submission of some sort.
Tudekiks is looking to take a break and control but Baldwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tudekiks is trying to work for a kimura but Baldwin is defending well.
Baldwin wants to control but Tudekiks is keeping busy.
Tudekiks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baldwin sees it coming and defends easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin looking for submissions off his back.
Baldwin gets full guard.
Baldwin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tudekiks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baldwin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tudekiks defends it easily.
Baldwin keeping moving, preventing Tudekiks from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tudekiks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tudekiks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baldwin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tudekiks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tudekiks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baldwin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tudekiks has managed to get both his arms back between Baldwin's legs - danger averted.
Baldwin keeping moving, preventing Tudekiks from controlling successfully.
Tudekiks tries to free his leg and advance position but Baldwin is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tudekiks trying to control but Baldwin is working from the bottom.
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tudekiks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tudekiks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tudekiks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baldwin is keeping the position for now.
Baldwin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tudekiks is aware though and is defending well.
Tudekiks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baldwin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tudekiks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Baldwin is tightening it up a little... Tudekiks has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tudekiks reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tudekiks taps out! Nice BJJ there by Baldwin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Animal Baldwin! |
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