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TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 33 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elvul closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Elvul lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Archer
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Archer is pulling down on Elvul's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer 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: Elvul (2) vs (2) Archer
Archer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Elvul is holding on to half guard well.
Elvul trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvul gets full 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!
Elvul wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Archer is now in half guard.
Elvul wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Elvul is trying to maintain the position but Archer is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer controlling the action here.
Elvul tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Archer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Archer wants to pass to mount but Elvul is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elvul is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elvul actively working from the bottom here.
Elvul trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer slows the pace down in half guard.
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Elvul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Elvul gets back to full guard.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Elvul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (2) Archer
Elvul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck.
Elvul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Elvul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elvul being controlled here momentarily.
Elvul won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Elvul stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Archer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer pulls Elvul in to control the position.
Elvul won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Archer trying to control the position here.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Elvul from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Elvul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elvul wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer seems keen to control Elvul's posture.
Elvul passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (7) vs (2) Archer
Elvul tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Elvul controlling from side mount.
Elvul trying to control the position but Archer is working away.
A control attempt from Archer but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Elvul (9) vs (2) Archer
Archer wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Elvul controlling from the full mount.
Elvul seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Elvul with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Elvul can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Archer is looking to escape.
Archer wants to hold on but Elvul pushes him away.
Elvul tries to control but Archer wriggling away.
Elvul controlling from the full mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Elvul looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Elvul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Archer tries to hold on but Elvul postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
After winning the bout, Dreynos Elvul thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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