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CWC 324 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bjorn Akerfeldt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Pikey Chav!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chav shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Akerfeldt (0) vs (2) Chav
Chav is looking for a kimura but Akerfeldt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chav to get the leverage.
Akerfeldt gets back to full guard.
Akerfeldt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akerfeldt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chav stopping the sweep attempt from Akerfeldt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chav sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akerfeldt's guard.
Akerfeldt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chav wants to work for an arm triangle but Akerfeldt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chav is looking to advance position but Akerfeldt won't allow it.
Akerfeldt tries to roll over but Chav keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerfeldt is in trouble now - Chav has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (0) vs (5) Chav
Akerfeldt looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Akerfeldt (0) vs (8) Chav
Chav has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Akerfeldt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Chav gets his way!
Chav is trying to stick to Akerfeldt's back but Akerfeldt is turning into Chav. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chav's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Akerfeldt. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akerfeldt (2) vs (8) Chav
Chav 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.
Chav keeping full guard, as Akerfeldt tries to pass.
Akerfeldt won't allow Chav to sweep him here.
Akerfeldt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chav swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chav looking for a sweep. Not yet Chav, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chav lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akerfeldt (2) vs (10) Chav
Akerfeldt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chav wants to pass the guard but Akerfeldt is keeping the position.
Chav advances to half guard.
Chav is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akerfeldt is just riding it out for now. Chav eventually gives up the hold.
Chav is pressing down on Akerfeldt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akerfeldt is holding on for now.
Akerfeldt tries to get to full guard but Chav has control of the leg.
Chav is looking to advance position but Akerfeldt won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chav pushing down on Akerfeldt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Akerfeldt is looking for a sweep. Chav is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chav looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Akerfeldt is trying to get back to full guard.
Akerfeldt is working hard here to advance position.
Akerfeldt is pressing down on Chav's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chav passes into half guard.
Akerfeldt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akerfeldt.
Chav wants to pass the guard but Akerfeldt is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Chav has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chav advances to half guard.
Chav tries to pass the half guard into mount. Akerfeldt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Akerfeldt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akerfeldt wants to get back to full guard but Chav has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (2) vs (13) Chav
Akerfeldt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akerfeldt stops Chav from passing to mount.
Chav is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Akerfeldt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Akerfeldt tries to buck Chav off but Chav is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chav tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chav works to advance to full mount. Akerfeldt defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Akerfeldt (2) vs (15) Chav
Akerfeldt working to try and regain half guard.
Chav fails to move to back control.
Akerfeldt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chav moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Akerfeldt (2) vs (18) Chav
Akerfeldt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chav is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Akerfeldt defends it well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chav advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (2) vs (21) Chav
Akerfeldt stops Chav from passing to mount.
Akerfeldt is trying to improve his position.
Chav wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akerfeldt, who protects the arm well.
Akerfeldt manages to get back to half guard.
Akerfeldt wants to improve his position but Chav is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chav looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chav is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chav looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Akerfeldt gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akerfeldt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akerfeldt (4) vs (21) Chav
Akerfeldt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akerfeldt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chav wants to sweep here but Akerfeldt controlling him for the moment.
Akerfeldt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chav has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akerfeldt has managed to get both his arms back between Chav's legs - danger averted.
Akerfeldt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akerfeldt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akerfeldt won't allow Chav to sweep him here.
Akerfeldt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akerfeldt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akerfeldt preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt drops back looking for a leg! Chav is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chav manages to kick Akerfeldt off! Akerfeldt jumps back into Chav's guard.
Akerfeldt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akerfeldt won't allow Chav to sweep him here.
Akerfeldt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Akerfeldt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chav has managed to free his arm - good work.
Chav wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chav regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chav tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chav working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akerfeldt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akerfeldt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chav had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Akerfeldt defends it easily.
Chav looks winded!
Akerfeldt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chav escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akerfeldt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chav wants to sweep here but Akerfeldt controlling him for the moment.
Akerfeldt drops back looking for a leg! Chav is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chav manages to kick Akerfeldt off! Akerfeldt jumps back into Chav's guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Akerfeldt won't allow Chav to sweep him here.
Chav 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: Akerfeldt (4) vs (23) Chav
Chav is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Akerfeldt is pressing down on Chav's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chav passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (4) vs (26) Chav
Akerfeldt is trying to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chav passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Akerfeldt! Score +2 for reaching mount: Akerfeldt (4) vs (28) Chav
Chav is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Akerfeldt to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Akerfeldt shrugs it off.
Akerfeldt is trying desperately to improve position.
Chav pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Akerfeldt is looking to improve his position but Chav isn't that keen on the idea.
Akerfeldt regains half guard.
Akerfeldt is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chav jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (4) vs (31) Chav
Akerfeldt is looking to reverse the position.
Chav is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akerfeldt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chav moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Akerfeldt (4) vs (33) Chav
Akerfeldt tries to reverse the position but Chav maintains control.
Akerfeldt regains half guard.
Chav prevents Akerfeldt from improving his position.
Akerfeldt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Akerfeldt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chav gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akerfeldt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Chav has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (4) vs (36) Chav
Chav advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Akerfeldt (4) vs (38) Chav
Akerfeldt is working to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Akerfeldt stops Chav from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Akerfeldt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chav passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (4) vs (41) Chav
Chav moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Akerfeldt (4) vs (44) Chav
Chav keeps control of the position as Akerfeldt tries to break free.
Chav working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chav working for the choke.
Chav has the hooks in. Akerfeldt is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chav wins on points by 44 to 4.
A relieved looking Pikey Chav 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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