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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alvey Kullina! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mamed Khalidovic!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Khalidovic darts in looking for a takedown but Kullina gets double underhooks and turns Khalidovic into the cage.
Kullina shoots in and drives through. Khalidovic sprawls well.
Khalidovic feints and as Kullina raises his hands in defense, Khalidovic changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kullina (0) vs (2) Khalidovic
Kullina looking for a guillotine here but Khalidovic defends easily.
Khalidovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Kullina is retaining full guard.
Khalidovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kullina looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullina can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khalidovic controls the pace.
Khalidovic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khalidovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Khalidovic advances to half guard.
Khalidovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Khalidovic passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kullina (0) vs (5) Khalidovic
Khalidovic moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kullina (0) vs (8) Khalidovic
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Khalidovic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kullina has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kullina looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
I really don't envy Kullina right now.
Khalidovic controlling from the back.
Khalidovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kullina is defending well though. Khalidovic let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kullina is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Khalidovic working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic controls the action.
Kullina is trying to break free.
Khalidovic is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kullina has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Khalidovic looking for the choke but no joy.
Khalidovic keeps control of the position easily here as Kullina tries to buck him off.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kullina is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Khalidovic gets his way!
Khalidovic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kullina defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kullina fending off the submission attempt from Khalidovic.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic tightening his grip on Kullina, looking for the choke.
Kullina tries to escape the position.
Khalidovic 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, Kullina has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kullina tries to escape but Khalidovic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Khalidovic looking for the RNC.
Khalidovic tightening his grip on Kullina, looking for the choke.
Khalidovic biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic tightening his grip on Kullina, looking for the choke.
Kullina defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Khalidovic's arms.
Kullina defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Khalidovic's arms.
Good control from Khalidovic.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic looking for the choke from the back.
Khalidovic keeps control of the position easily here as Kullina tries to buck him off.
Kullina is in bad spot here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kullina is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Khalidovic.
Kullina defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kullina (2) vs (8) Khalidovic
Kullina has gone for a leg lock! Khalidovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kullina's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kullina (2) vs (10) Khalidovic
Kullina working for submissions but it's allowed Khalidovic to get to half guard.
Khalidovic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kullina! Score +3 for passing guard: Kullina (2) vs (13) Khalidovic
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Khalidovic controlling the position easily from mount.
Khalidovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Khalidovic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Khalidovic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kullina manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Khalidovic trying to mount his opponent but Kullina defends it.
Khalidovic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kullina is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalidovic pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalidovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khalidovic wins on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Mamed Khalidovic, 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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