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ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 4 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Don Johns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 26 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nielsen closes the distance and clinches.
Nielsen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nielsen uses from the top position.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Nielsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Johns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nielsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nielsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (0) vs (3) Nielsen
Johns is being controlled here.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Johns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johns gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Johns (0) vs (5) Nielsen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns is squirming around, avoiding Nielsen's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nielsen controlling the position easily from mount.
Nielsen wants to take his opponent's back but Johns doesn't allow it.
Nielsen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Johns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nielsen wants to control the pace but Johns is squirming around nicely.
Johns regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Nielsen in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Johns tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nielsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sven Kristian Nielsen!
A relieved looking Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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