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TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Osama Akharraz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Guillermo Pato!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Akharraz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Akharraz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Akharraz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pato pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Akharraz wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osama Akharraz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akharraz stops a takedown attempt from Pato.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pato tries for a takedown but Akharraz manages to get underhooks.
Akharraz tries to score a body lock takedown but Pato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Akharraz tries to score a body lock takedown but Pato shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Akharraz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Akharraz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Akharraz gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Akharraz (2) vs (0) Pato
Pato is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pato can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akharraz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akharraz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pato defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pato is concentrating on defense, preventing Akharraz from advancing position.
Akharraz is working for a submission of some sort.
Akharraz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pato sees it coming and defends easily.
Akharraz is looking for a kimura but Pato is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akharraz to get the leverage.
Pato trying to hold on to Akharraz's head to control him but Akharraz postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz trying to work for an americana but Pato has managed to regain full guard.
Akharraz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pato is keeping the position for now.
Akharraz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Akharraz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pato looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pato looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pato! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Akharraz (2) vs (4) Pato
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akharraz tries to buck Pato off but Pato is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Akharraz is right now.
Akharraz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Akharraz is not content to let Pato control the position.
Akharraz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Akharraz controlling the position for now.
Pato perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Akharraz wants to improve his position but Pato is controlling well.
Akharraz controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz wants to get back to full guard.
Akharraz is trying to control but can't.
Akharraz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Akharraz controlling the position well.
Akharraz is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akharraz is pressing down on Pato's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akharraz controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pato wants to pass the guard but Akharraz is keeping the position.
Akharraz is trying to keep Pato in close.
Pato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akharraz is keeping the position for now.
Pato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Akharraz managing to control the position.
Akharraz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pato is fighting to break Akharraz's control of his arms but Akharraz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pato slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pato is fighting to break Akharraz's control of his arms but Akharraz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Akharraz continues to stall.
Akharraz wants to sweep but no luck.
Akharraz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akharraz (4) vs (4) Pato
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz 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.
Akharraz seems to be looking for submissions.
Akharraz wants to work for an arm triangle but Pato is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akharraz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pato doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akharraz.
Akharraz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz is keen to just control but Pato is a slippery customer.
Akharraz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pato has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akharraz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pato trying to hold on to Akharraz's head to control him but Akharraz postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akharraz is looking for a kimura here.
Akharraz seems to be working for a kimura but Pato defends the submission attempt.
Akharraz seems to be working for a kimura but Pato defends the submission attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pato is holding on to half guard well.
Akharraz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Akharraz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pato has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pato is defending against the submission attempts here by Akharraz.
Akharraz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pato keeping hold of Akharraz's head, controlling as best he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akharraz is looking for a kimura here.
Akharraz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pato is just riding it out for now. Akharraz eventually gives up the hold.
Akharraz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akharraz uses his free foot to push down on Pato's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pato. Score +3 for passing guard: Akharraz (7) vs (4) Pato
Akharraz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Pato has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Akharraz working for a guillotine from mount but Pato is in no mood to give up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz looking for a guillotine from mount but Pato is having none of it.
Pato is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Akharraz working for a submission but Pato is keeping him at bay.
Akharraz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pato has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pato! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akharraz (7) vs (6) Pato
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akharraz wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akharraz takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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