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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Larch TicPins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Volkan Caner!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Caner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. TicPins sprawls well initially but Caner persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: TicPins (0) vs (2) Caner
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
TicPins is looking to improve his position.
TicPins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if TicPins tries to get out of the position.
Caner seems to be looking for submissions.
TicPins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caner is working away from the top position though.
Caner trying to pass the guard but TicPins defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for TicPins! Score +3 for passing guard: TicPins (0) vs (5) Caner
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caner fails to advance to TicPins's back.
TicPins working to try and regain half guard.
TicPins has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: TicPins (0) vs (8) Caner
Caner looking to break TicPins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. TicPins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Caner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Caner is looking for the choke from the back position but TicPins is controlling his hands well.
Caner has good solid back control here.
TicPins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caner on the ground.
Caner is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but TicPins won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Caner off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Volkan Caner! |
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