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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Konstantin Kuznetsov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Derek Trucks!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kuznetsov rushes Trucks and presses him up against the cage.
Trucks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuznetsov to keep the fight standing.
Kuznetsov is trying to drag Trucks to the mat but Trucks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kuznetsov has Trucks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trucks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kuznetsov is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantin Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trucks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trucks is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kuznetsov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trucks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
I was talking to Kuznetsov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Trucks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kuznetsov to keep the fight standing.
Kuznetsov tries to score a body lock takedown but Trucks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trucks jumps guard and drags Kuznetsov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trucks is trying to control the position but Kuznetsov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trucks can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuznetsov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuznetsov trying to pass the guard but Trucks defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov controlling the pace.
Trucks wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trucks trying to hold on to Kuznetsov's head to control him but Kuznetsov postures up.
Kuznetsov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trucks is concentrating on defense, preventing Kuznetsov from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is thwarting Trucks's attempts to control the position.
Kuznetsov trying to pass the guard but Trucks defending well.
Trucks tries to roll over but Kuznetsov keeps him under control.
Kuznetsov is thwarting Trucks's attempts to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov not doing much here.
Trucks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuznetsov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Trucks keeping full guard, as Kuznetsov tries to pass.
Kuznetsov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trucks is trying to control the position but Kuznetsov postures up.
Kuznetsov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Trucks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kuznetsov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuznetsov slips nicely into half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Trucks is pressing down on Kuznetsov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kuznetsov trying to move into half guard but instead Trucks has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuznetsov (0) vs (2) Trucks
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position but Trucks postures up.
Kuznetsov seems keen to control Trucks's posture.
Kuznetsov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov seems keen to control Trucks's posture.
Kuznetsov wants to hit a sweep here but Trucks passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kuznetsov there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuznetsov (0) vs (5) Trucks
Kuznetsov tries to hold on but Trucks pushes him away.
Kuznetsov regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov won't allow Trucks to pass to mount.
Kuznetsov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trucks is controlling the pace.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Trucks wants to pass the guard but Kuznetsov is defending well.
Kuznetsov wants to control but Trucks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuznetsov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kuznetsov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuznetsov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Trucks from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Trucks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuznetsov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trucks being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trucks wins on points by 5 to 0.
An out of breath Derek Trucks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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