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TWGC 36 (145lbs, D2): Montreal 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Igor Lomachenko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Finnish Experiment Il!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Experiment Il clinches with his opponent.
Lomachenko jumps into guard, dragging Experiment Il to the mat.
Lomachenko 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.
Experiment Il engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lomachenko working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomachenko wants to sweep here but Experiment Il controlling him for the moment.
Lomachenko controlling Experiment Il's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lomachenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lomachenko pulls Experiment Il in close to his closed guard and prevents Experiment Il from doing any damage or advancing position.
Experiment Il controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko pulls Experiment Il in close to prevent any damage.
Lomachenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Experiment Il advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lomachenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Experiment Il seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko controlling the position for now.
Experiment Il trying to mount his opponent but Lomachenko defends it.
Lomachenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lomachenko.
Lomachenko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lomachenko (2) vs (0) Experiment Il
Lomachenko wants to control from the top but Experiment Il keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko stays in close to Experiment Il's body and controls the position.
Lomachenko stands and throws Experiment Il's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lomachenko (5) vs (0) Experiment Il
Lomachenko is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Experiment Il will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Experiment Il prevents Lomachenko from improving position.
Lomachenko controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lomachenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Experiment Il looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Experiment Il trying to remain calm as Lomachenko controls from the top position.
Lomachenko trying to control the action but Experiment Il is working from the bottom.
Lomachenko controlling from side mount.
Experiment Il isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Experiment Il's face as Lomachenko controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is not content to let Lomachenko control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lomachenko content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Experiment Il keeping his opponent close.
Lomachenko is looking to take a break and control but Experiment Il is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Experiment Il is trying to control Lomachenko's posture but Lomachenko avoids it.
Lomachenko takes a little break here. Experiment Il wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lomachenko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko working away.
Lomachenko trying to control the action but Experiment Il is working from the bottom.
Lomachenko taking a breather here.
Experiment Il is looking to regain half guard here but Lomachenko keeps moving and retains side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il can't do much from the bottom here.
Experiment Il is letting Lomachenko control him for a moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is looking to regain half guard here but Lomachenko keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lomachenko taking a breather here.
Lomachenko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Experiment Il's legs.
Experiment Il wants to control but Lomachenko postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Experiment Il is looking for a sweep.
Lomachenko staying calm.
Lomachenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment Il keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lomachenko tries to move to mount but Experiment Il blocks the move with his legs.
Lomachenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment Il keeps working.
Lomachenko taking a breather here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lomachenko continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lomachenko wants to control but Experiment Il is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lomachenko takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
In defeat, Finnish Experiment Il stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok thats it for me. I had fun but now I am just old and everything hurts.'. |
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