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CWC 289 - Sydney 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vrjalya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stenberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vrjalya somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vrjalya or perhaps it was just good defense by Stenberg, which made it look bad.
Vrjalya fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stenberg to the ground. Vrjalya is now in Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (0) Stenberg
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (2) Stenberg
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stenberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Vrjalya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vrjalya working for a triangle but Stenberg defends it easily.
Vrjalya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stenberg is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (5) Stenberg
Vrjalya tries to bench press Stenberg off him but Stenberg keeps the position.
Vrjalya trying to remain calm as Stenberg controls from the top position.
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vrjalya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BDS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Stenberg takes a little break here. Vrjalya wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vrjalya tries to buck Stenberg off but Stenberg is having none of it.
Vrjalya is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stenberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Vrjalya defending well.
Stenberg content to control rather than advance.
Stenberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (8) Stenberg
Stenberg controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Vrjalya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stenberg wants to free his trapped foot but Vrjalya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stenberg is controlling the pace.
Vrjalya gets back to full guard.
Stenberg slips nicely into half guard.
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenberg pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya tries to roll over but Stenberg keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Stenberg seems content to control.
Stenberg is pressing down on Vrjalya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vrjalya is holding on for now.
Stenberg is still trying to improve position.
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Stenberg passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (11) Stenberg
Stenberg moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (2) vs (14) Stenberg
You can see the frustration on Vrjalya's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Stenberg looking for the choke but no joy.
Vrjalya is in bad spot here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya turns into Stenberg and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (14) Stenberg
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard.
Vrjalya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stenberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vrjalya has Stenberg in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (16) Stenberg
Stenberg stays in close to Vrjalya's body and controls the position.
Vrjalya looking for a guillotine here but Stenberg defends easily.
Stenberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vrjalya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stenberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stenberg passes Vrjalya's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vrjalya tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Vrjalya is working away.
Vrjalya looking for a kimura from the bottom but Stenberg passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (19) Stenberg
Vrjalya is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya tries to improve position but can't.
Stenberg wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stenberg trying to control the position but Vrjalya is working away.
Vrjalya seems a little lost for a moment, as Stenberg dominates the positioning.
Vrjalya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya is working hard here to advance position.
Vrjalya sneaks back into half guard.
Stenberg is trying to control. Vrjalya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenberg controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Stenberg 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg is keen to just control but Vrjalya is a slippery customer.
Vrjalya has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg trying to mount his opponent but Vrjalya defends it.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stenberg controlling the action here.
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya wants to get back to full guard.
Stenberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Stenberg seems content to control.
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vrjalya looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Stenberg pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (22) Stenberg
Vrjalya is breathing heavily.
Stenberg moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (4) vs (25) Stenberg
Stenberg is hanging on to Vrjalya's back as he tries to escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
What can Vrjalya do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Stenberg trying to control.
Stenberg has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vrjalya has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vrjalya tries to escape but Stenberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stenberg slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vrjalya tries to break free.
Stenberg trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vrjalya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stenberg's guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (6) vs (25) Stenberg
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Vrjalya is proving a slippery customer.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg 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: Vrjalya (6) vs (27) Stenberg
Stenberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stenberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (6) vs (30) Stenberg
Stenberg prevents Vrjalya from getting the reversal.
Stenberg is working for a guillotine from mount but Vrjalya frees his head quite easily.
Stenberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position but Stenberg isn't that keen on the idea.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (6) vs (33) Stenberg
Vrjalya tries to escape but Stenberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stenberg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vrjalya fending off the submission attempt from Stenberg.
Vrjalya is trying to break free.
Stenberg controlling from the back.
Vrjalya is trying to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stenberg controlling well, preventing Vrjalya from escaping the position.
Stenberg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stenberg has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Vrjalya is in real trouble here. Stenberg gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Vrjalya is tapping out! Stenberg wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fredrik Stenberg!
After the fight, Fredrik Stenberg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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