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CWC 273 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 London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 23 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holzken closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Holzken
My spies in Shut Up & Train! {$1000} inform me that Holzken has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Holzken trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Holzken is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holzken looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer wants to improve his position but Holzken is controlling well.
Holzken trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Archer! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Holzken
Holzken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken looking to control and managing it successfully.
Archer wants to control but Holzken is having none of it.
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holzken mounts Archer! Really nice guard pass there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Archer working to try and regain half guard.
Archer tries to control Holzken's body but Holzken pushes him off. Archer squirms to his side and now Holzken has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (8) Holzken
Archer trying to control the hands but Holzken won't let him.
Holzken is persistently looking for the submission but Archer is defending it well.
Archer turns into Holzken and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (8) Holzken
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (8) Holzken
Archer tries for a kimura but Holzken is defending well.
Archer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holzken is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holzken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holzken keeps working.
Holzken is looking to regain half guard here but Archer keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Holzken! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (7) vs (8) Holzken
Archer seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Holzken is holding on tight.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Holzken slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Archer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holzken is just riding it out for now. Archer eventually gives up the hold.
Holzken is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer.
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Holzken is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Holzken trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer seems to be working for a kimura but Holzken defends the submission attempt.
Archer moves into full mount! Holzken won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (10) vs (8) Holzken
Holzken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holzken tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer wants to take his opponent's back but Holzken doesn't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holzken is trying to escape the mount.
Holzken tries to hold on but Archer postures up.
Archer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holzken bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (10) vs (10) Holzken
Archer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (12) vs (10) Holzken
Archer is posturing up here but Holzken has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Archer tries to roll out but it's too tight and Archer has to tap! Slick submission there by Holzken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodney Holzken!
An out of breath Rodney Holzken 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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