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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Montreal 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Markos Hadjilis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Elvul looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Hadjilis
Elvul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Elvul passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hadjilis! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (5) vs (0) Hadjilis
Hadjilis gets back to half guard.
Elvul controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadjilis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hadjilis trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvul stalling.
Elvul trying to control the action but Hadjilis is working from the bottom.
Hadjilis is looking to control Elvul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hadjilis avoid being mounted?
Elvul is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hadjilis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elvul.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadjilis wants to control but Elvul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hadjilis wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
Elvul not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadjilis wants to control but Elvul is keeping busy.
Hadjilis looking for submissions off his back.
Hadjilis is doing well to control the position and prevent Elvul from advancing to side control.
Elvul trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elvul wants to free his trapped foot but Hadjilis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Elvul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hadjilis trying to hold on to Elvul's head to control him but Elvul postures up.
Elvul is trying to control. Hadjilis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Elvul is controlling the pace.
Elvul 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 five minutes gone in the round.
Hadjilis trying to control but Elvul postures up.
Hadjilis is staying active underneath Elvul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hadjilis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hadjilis is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elvul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hadjilis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Elvul takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Elvul is trying to control. Hadjilis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hadjilis is trying is best to control the position here.
Elvul wants to free his trapped foot but Hadjilis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hadjilis has his hands clasped together around Elvul's back. He's all about the action.
Elvul with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Elvul prevents Hadjilis from improving his position.
Elvul has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (8) vs (0) Hadjilis
Elvul sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hadjilis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hadjilis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hadjilis wants to get back to full guard but Elvul has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (11) vs (0) Hadjilis
Elvul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Elvul avoids the attempt from Hadjilis to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Elvul controlling the position easily from mount.
Hadjilis reaches up to try and pull Elvul in and control his posture, but Elvul latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Hadjilis taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dreynos Elvul!
Dreynos Elvul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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