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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nucombe forces Kim back against the cage and clinches.
Nucombe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kim is defending well.
Nucombe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nucombe prevents it.
Nucombe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nucombe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kim clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kim (0) vs (4) Nucombe
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nucombe controls the position.
Kim is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucombe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim is trying to break free.
Nucombe controls the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Kim'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe is continuing to stall.
Kim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Kim right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe keeps control of the position as Kim tries to break free.
Kim trying to control the hands but Nucombe breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kim doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nucombe really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kim.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kim is in bad spot here.
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.
Nucombe is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kim is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe is riding his opponent, not letting Kim buck him off.
Nucombe is hanging on to Kim's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Nucombe 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.
The adventures of Nucombe the control monster continue. Boring.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to control his opponent's hands but Nucombe gets his hands free.
Nucombe keeps control of the position easily here as Kim tries to buck him off.
Kim wants to escape the position.
Nucombe is riding his opponent, not letting Kim buck him off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe has the hooks in. Kim is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nucombe controlling the position well here. Kim rolled but Nucombe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kim can't escape the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to control his opponent's hands but Nucombe gets his hands free.
Kim tries to break free.
Kim is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nucombe.
I really don't envy Kim right now.
Nucombe biding his time, controlling Kim.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe keeps control of the position as Kim tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nucombe controlling the position well here. Kim rolled but Nucombe kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nucombe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nucombe wins on points by 4 to 0.
Neil Nucombe gave a mention to Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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