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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boesku scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Kazimierz
Boesku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kazimierz trying to control but Boesku postures up.
Kazimierz is looking to get back to full guard here but Boesku has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (5) vs (0) Kazimierz
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kazimierz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boesku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boesku tries for a kimura but Kazimierz is defending well.
Boesku moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (7) vs (0) Kazimierz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boesku moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kazimierz has worked his arm free - good work by Kazimierz!
Kazimierz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazimierz stops Boesku from passing to mount.
Boesku is working hard here to advance position.
Boesku is trying to get an arm triangle but Kazimierz is defending well.
Kazimierz is looking to regain half guard here but Boesku keeps moving and retains side control.
Boesku is staying tight to Kazimierz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boesku is trying to get an arm triangle but Kazimierz is defending well.
Kazimierz is not content to let Boesku control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kazimierz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kazimierz's face as Boesku controls the position.
Boesku passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kazimierz! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (9) vs (0) Kazimierz
Kazimierz is desperately trying to improve his position but Boesku has a good base and remains in mount.
Kazimierz looks winded!
Boesku jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kazimierz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kazimierz and Boesku has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boesku advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (11) vs (0) Kazimierz
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boesku looking to control but Kazimierz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boesku controlling his opponent.
Boesku wants to control the pace but Kazimierz is squirming around nicely.
Boesku wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Boesku controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boesku takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Boesku (14) vs (0) Kazimierz
Boesku working for a choke but Kazimierz is defending well.
Boesku controlling well, preventing Kazimierz from escaping the position.
Boesku looking for the choke but no joy.
Kazimierz can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boesku working for the choke.
Boesku is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Kazimierz is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roman Boesku!
Our winner, Roman Boesku, 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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