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TWG 38 (205lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chame Boxing Champ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boxing Champ dives in and grabs Pushkin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pushkin pushes down on Boxing Champ's head and hops out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pushkin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boxing Champ.
Pushkin is working for takedown but Boxing Champ is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boxing Champ wants to take the fight to the mat but Pushkin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chame Boxing Champ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxing Champ has picked Pushkin up - he's going for a ride! Boxing Champ dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boxing Champ (2) vs (0) Pushkin
Boxing Champ is keen to just control but Pushkin is a slippery customer.
Boxing Champ controlling the pace.
Boxing Champ wants to work for an arm triangle but Pushkin 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.
Pushkin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxing Champ is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pushkin defends it well.
Boxing Champ performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pushkin is refusing to be controlled, as Boxing Champ sits in half guard.
Pushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boxing Champ is looking for a kimura here.
Pushkin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Boxing Champ has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin 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: Boxing Champ (2) vs (2) Pushkin
Boxing Champ is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pushkin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pushkin is keen to just control but Boxing Champ is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boxing Champ gets back to full guard.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxing Champ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pushkin looking to pass the guard.
Boxing Champ keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Pushkin is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Pushkin 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.
Pushkin is continuing to stall.
Boxing Champ looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxing Champ, not yet.
Pushkin 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Boxing Champ keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boxing Champ (2) vs (5) Pushkin
Boxing Champ is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Pushkin controlling the position from side mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Pushkin controlling the position.
Pushkin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boxing Champ rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pushkin's guard! Nice work there by Boxing Champ! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boxing Champ (4) vs (5) Pushkin
Boxing Champ not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pushkin 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin is adopting a defensive guard.
Boxing Champ pushes down on Pushkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pushkin tries to get to full guard but Boxing Champ has control of the leg.
Well, if Boxing Champ is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boxing Champ looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin is looking for a sweep. Boxing Champ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boxing Champ seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boxing Champ wants to work for an arm triangle but Pushkin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pushkin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pushkin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pushkin looking to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pushkin is not content to let Boxing Champ control the position.
Boxing Champ is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pushkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boxing Champ.
Pushkin is not content to let Boxing Champ control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin is trying to control but can't.
Pushkin tries to roll over but Boxing Champ keeps him under control.
Well, if Boxing Champ is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boxing Champ is looking to take a break and control but Pushkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ wants to work for an arm triangle but Pushkin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boxing Champ is trying to control the action in half guard but Pushkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pushkin moves into full guard.
Pushkin controls Boxing Champ momentarily but Boxing Champ frees himself.
Pushkin is trying to hold Boxing Champ in close to prevent damage but Boxing Champ has managed to pass into half guard.
Boxing Champ trying to control from half guard but Pushkin is working away.
Pushkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pushkin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pushkin.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pushkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boxing Champ tries to free his leg and advance position but Pushkin is retaining full guard.
Boxing Champ preventing the sweep.
Boxing Champ trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxing Champ passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boxing Champ (7) vs (5) Pushkin
Boxing Champ working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pushkin is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Boxing Champ tries for a kimura but Pushkin is defending well.
Boxing Champ tries to move to mount but Pushkin blocks the move with his legs.
Boxing Champ trying to control the position but Pushkin is working away.
Pushkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boxing Champ looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pushkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boxing Champ wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pushkin, who protects the arm well.
Boxing Champ thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boxing Champ wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pushkin, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boxing Champ takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Chame Boxing Champ very nearly forgot to thank Altitude Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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