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TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abdul Kaloev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bhima Banahatti!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Banahatti defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaloev.
And Banahatti tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaloev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaloev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kaloev (2) vs (0) Banahatti
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Banahatti is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaloev trying to control but Banahatti is working from the bottom.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Banahatti is keeping the position.
Banahatti keeping moving, preventing Kaloev from controlling successfully.
Kaloev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Banahatti is keeping the position.
Banahatti pulls Kaloev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaloev from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaloev passes Banahatti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaloev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banahatti is just riding it out for now. Kaloev eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Banahatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaloev wants to work for an arm triangle but Banahatti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaloev is trying to control the action in half guard but Banahatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banahatti is looking for a sweep. Kaloev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaloev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banahatti! Score +3 for passing guard: Kaloev (5) vs (0) Banahatti
Banahatti tries to lock up and control but Kaloev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kaloev is working for a guillotine from mount but Banahatti frees his head quite easily.
Banahatti is looking to improve his position but Kaloev isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Banahatti has worked his arm free - good work by Banahatti!
Kaloev wants to control but Banahatti is keeping him busy.
Banahatti felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kaloev tries for a kimura but Banahatti is defending well.
Banahatti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaloev wants to control for a moment but Banahatti uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Banahatti is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaloev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banahatti is pressing down on Kaloev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kaloev looking to pass the guard.
Banahatti keeping moving, preventing Kaloev from controlling successfully.
Banahatti is looking for a triangle but Kaloev pushes his legs off easily.
Kaloev trying to control but Banahatti is working from the bottom.
Banahatti looking to control.
Kaloev passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev wants to pass the guard but Banahatti is defending well.
Banahatti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banahatti is trying to control the position but Kaloev postures up.
Banahatti pulls Kaloev in to control the position.
Banahatti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaloev pushes down on Banahatti's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kaloev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banahatti sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaloev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banahatti is staying active underneath Kaloev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banahatti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaloev trying to control but Banahatti is working from the bottom.
Kaloev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banahatti's guard.
Kaloev is looking to advance position but Banahatti won't allow it.
Kaloev works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kaloev (8) vs (0) Banahatti
Kaloev looking to control but Banahatti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banahatti regains half guard.
Kaloev seems to be working for a kimura but Banahatti defends the submission attempt.
Banahatti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kaloev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaloev trying to control but Banahatti is working from the bottom.
Kaloev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Banahatti is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Banahatti wants to sweep but no luck.
Banahatti wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Banahatti keeps moving.
Kaloev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kaloev looking to pass the guard.
Kaloev wants to control from the top but Banahatti keeps moving.
Kaloev is really struggling to control Banahatti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Banahatti pulls Kaloev in close to prevent any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banahatti is keeping the position for now.
Banahatti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaloev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaloev (8) vs (2) Banahatti
Banahatti forces his way into half guard.
Kaloev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaloev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banahatti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banahatti's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kaloev (12) vs (2) Banahatti
Kaloev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Banahatti manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kaloev's guard. Nice work there by Banahatti.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kaloev (12) vs (4) Banahatti
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev wants to sweep but no luck.
Banahatti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kaloev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banahatti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaloev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kaloev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Banahatti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaloev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaloev controls Banahatti momentarily but Banahatti frees himself.
Kaloev wants to improve his position but instead Banahatti has moved into half guard.
Kaloev wants to control but Banahatti is keeping busy.
Banahatti seems to be working for a kimura but Kaloev defends the submission attempt.
Kaloev regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Banahatti won't allow Kaloev to sweep him here.
Banahatti wants to pass the guard but Kaloev is keeping the position.
Banahatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaloev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banahatti forces his way into half guard.
Kaloev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaloev.
Kaloev is looking to sweep but instead, Banahatti has passed into half guard.
Banahatti passes into side control, despite Kaloev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kaloev (12) vs (7) Banahatti
Kaloev is trying to work for a sweep but Banahatti has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kaloev (12) vs (9) Banahatti
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Banahatti controlling the position easily from mount.
Banahatti is working for a guillotine from mount but Kaloev frees his head quite easily.
Kaloev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banahatti looking to control but Kaloev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kaloev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kaloev tries to lock up and control but Banahatti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banahatti is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kaloev has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kaloev is looking to improve his position but Banahatti isn't that keen on the idea.
Kaloev tries to hold on but Banahatti postures up.
Kaloev is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Banahatti takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kaloev is squirming around, avoiding Banahatti's attempts to control the action.
Kaloev is desperately trying to improve his position but Banahatti has a good base and remains in mount.
Banahatti trying to control but Kaloev is having none of it.
Kaloev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banahatti controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaloev takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
A very excited looking Abdul Kaloev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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