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TWGC 37 (155lbs, D2): 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Karsten Koererlaerer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 22 losses; Sirus Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hughes looking to score a takedown here. Koererlaerer is defending well but Hughes drives through and ends up in Koererlaerer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koererlaerer (0) vs (2) Hughes
Koererlaerer 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.
Koererlaerer is looking to sweep but instead, Hughes has passed into half guard.
Hughes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Koererlaerer is just riding it out for now. Hughes eventually gives up the hold.
Hughes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koererlaerer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hughes.
Koererlaerer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Koererlaerer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes trying to control the action but Koererlaerer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is looking for a kimura but Koererlaerer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hughes to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koererlaerer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Koererlaerer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Koererlaerer looking to control.
Koererlaerer controlling the position.
Hughes looking to pass the guard.
Koererlaerer wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Koererlaerer is working hard here to advance position.
Koererlaerer keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koererlaerer is really struggling to control Hughes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hughes drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Koererlaerer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hughes has Koererlaerer in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koererlaerer (2) vs (2) Hughes
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Koererlaerer defends easily.
Koererlaerer wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koererlaerer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Koererlaerer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hughes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Koererlaerer is looking to defend but Hughes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Koererlaerer! Hughes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Koererlaerer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sirus Hughes! |
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