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TWGC 37 (155lbs, D3): 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kirill Berkut! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lochlain OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
OBrien drives through with a takedown into Berkut's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berkut (0) vs (2) OBrien
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Berkut has his foot on OBrien's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OBrien works his way back into a safe position though.
OBrien controls from within his opponent's guard.
Berkut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OBrien wants to pass the guard but Berkut is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Berkut could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien won't allow Berkut to sweep him here.
Berkut can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as OBrien controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien postures up.
Berkut is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OBrien is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
OBrien slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like OBrien 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berkut 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.
OBrien is pushing down on Berkut's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berkut is fighting to maintain full guard but OBrien has managed to sneak the leg through.
OBrien slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berkut is trying to control but can't.
OBrien prevents Berkut from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berkut (0) vs (5) OBrien
We've been hearing good reports from Berkut's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
OBrien controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that OBrien 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.
Berkut tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OBrien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berkut is working hard here to advance position.
OBrien content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkut tries to improve position but can't.
Berkut is trying to escape the position but OBrien is controlling the position.
OBrien working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Berkut is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Berkut's face as OBrien controls the position.
OBrien is continuing to stall.
The adventures of OBrien the control monster continue. Boring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berkut tries to buck OBrien off but OBrien is having none of it.
Berkut is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked OBrien off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berkut (4) vs (5) OBrien
OBrien rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Berkut is controlling the pace.
Berkut is looking for a kimura here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
OBrien keeping control of the position.
Berkut trying to control from half guard but OBrien is working away.
Berkut is really struggling to control OBrien but he's trying to hold on to the position.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Berkut has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Berkut is thwarting OBrien's attempts to control the position.
OBrien is defending against the submission attempts here by Berkut.
OBrien trying to control from the bottom.
OBrien tries to roll over but Berkut keeps him under control.
Berkut is pressing down on OBrien's thigh, looking to free his foot. OBrien is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. OBrien manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is pulling down on Berkut's head. It's preventing any offense from Berkut, at least for the moment.
Berkut trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
OBrien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Berkut trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien controlling Berkut's posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
Berkut wants to pass the guard but OBrien is keeping the position.
Berkut won't allow OBrien to sweep him here.
OBrien wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
OBrien wants to sweep here but Berkut controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
OBrien controlling Berkut's posture.
Berkut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berkut trying to control but OBrien is working from the bottom.
OBrien is controlling Berkut's posture.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
OBrien managing to control the position.
OBrien keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
OBrien is adopting a defensive guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from OBrien.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Berkut trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OBrien is controlling Berkut's posture.
OBrien 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.
Berkut wants to control from the top but OBrien keeps moving.
OBrien managing to control the position.
Berkut looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Berkut drops back, looking for a kneebar! OBrien looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. OBrien looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from OBrien! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Berkut (4) vs (9) OBrien
Berkut is letting OBrien control him for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
OBrien's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berkut tries to bench press OBrien off him but OBrien keeps the position.
OBrien is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Berkut's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien wins on points by 9 to 4.
Our winner, Lochlain OBrien, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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