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TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Rimtas Kentas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 30 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kentas rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Archer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kentas smiles and moves away.
Kentas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Archer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kentas somewhat.
Kentas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Archer swivels and escapes.
Archer gets caught napping as Kentas dives in and scores a takedown. Archer manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kentas (2) vs (0) Archer
Kentas looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (2) vs (2) Archer
Kentas wants to sweep but no luck.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kentas working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kentas wants to get back to full guard.
Kentas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer slows the pace down in half guard.
Kentas's coaches at Team Grunt have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kentas tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kentas wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kentas gets back to full guard.
Kentas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kentas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kentas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kentas keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kentas wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kentas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kentas looking for submissions off his back.
Kentas wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kentas trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (2) vs (5) Archer
Archer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kentas is looking to improve his position but Archer isn't that keen on the idea.
Kentas is working hard here to advance position.
Kentas tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Kentas has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kentas (2) vs (8) Archer
Archer is not going to allow Kentas to sit and survive in this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Archer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kentas doesn't escape.
It looks like Archer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kentas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kentas trying to control the action but Archer just sinks the hooks in.
Kentas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Archer tries to get the hooks in deep but Kentas pushed the leg off.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kentas trying to control the hands but Archer won't let him.
Archer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Archer tries to get the hooks in deep but Kentas pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Kentas right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Archer is trying to stick to Kentas's back but Kentas is turning into Archer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Archer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kentas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (4) vs (8) Archer
Kentas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Archer dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (4) vs (10) Archer
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kentas is retaining full guard.
Archer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kentas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kentas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kentas working a defensive guard here.
Kentas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.
Kentas is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Archer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kentas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kentas managing to control the position.
Kentas looking for subs off his back but Archer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Archer works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (4) vs (13) Archer
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Archer controlling from mount.
Archer wants to control the pace but Kentas is squirming around nicely.
Kentas working to try and regain half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kentas tries to lock up and control but Archer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kentas is trying to escape the mount but Archer keeps good control and instead manages to take Kentas's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kentas (4) vs (16) Archer
Kentas is in bad spot here.
Archer 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.
Kentas tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Archer doesn't have the hooks in and Kentas manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (6) vs (16) Archer
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kentas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kentas (6) vs (18) Archer
Archer stays in close to Kentas's body and controls the position.
Kentas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Archer 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 Kentas. Score +3 for passing guard: Kentas (6) vs (21) Archer
Archer wants to control but Kentas is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kentas is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Kentas is letting Archer control him for a moment.
Archer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kentas is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kentas is trying to control Archer's posture but Archer avoids it.
Kentas is not content to let Archer control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 21 to 6.
Able Archer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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