|
|
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): Finals - 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Konstantin Kuznetsov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Irrawaddy dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuznetsov (2) vs (0) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy is trying to keep Kuznetsov in close.
Kuznetsov controlling from the top position.
Irrawaddy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet.
Irrawaddy keeps trying to improve his position.
Kuznetsov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Irrawaddy is trying to keep Kuznetsov in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov postures up.
Kuznetsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irrawaddy pulls Kuznetsov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuznetsov from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet.
Kuznetsov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy.
Kuznetsov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Irrawaddy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Irrawaddy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Irrawaddy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kuznetsov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Irrawaddy seems keen to control Kuznetsov's posture.
Irrawaddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Irrawaddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Irrawaddy seems keen to control Kuznetsov's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irrawaddy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kuznetsov controls the pace.
Irrawaddy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuznetsov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuznetsov (2) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Kuznetsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetsov, not yet.
Kuznetsov can't keep his opponent in guard - Irrawaddy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Irrawaddy is pressing down on Kuznetsov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuznetsov is holding on for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Irrawaddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuznetsov keeps working.
Irrawaddy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Irrawaddy wants to pass to mount but Kuznetsov is defending the position.
Irrawaddy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is looking for a sweep. Irrawaddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuznetsov gets full guard.
Irrawaddy trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetsov is retaining full guard.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irrawaddy trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy stays in close to Kuznetsov's body and controls the position.
It looks like Irrawaddy 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 ten minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuznetsov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irrawaddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Irrawaddy wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kuznetsov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kuznetsov keeping full guard, as Irrawaddy tries to pass.
Irrawaddy is still trying to improve position.
Irrawaddy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Irrawaddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Irrawaddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuznetsov is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Irrawaddy is looking to pass into half guard but Kuznetsov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kuznetsov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuznetsov (4) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy pulls Kuznetsov in close to prevent any damage.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.
Kuznetsov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Irrawaddy 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: Kuznetsov (4) vs (4) Irrawaddy
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy slows the pace down in half guard.
Irrawaddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuznetsov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Irrawaddy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Irrawaddy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Kuznetsov is heads and Irrawaddy is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Kuznetsov takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Konstantin Kuznetsov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
|
|
