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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bobby Bomstaerk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bomstaerk tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Bomstaerk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vovchanchyn pushes Bomstaerk up against the cage in a clinch.
Vovchanchyn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Bomstaerk manages to get underhooks.
Bobby Bomstaerk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bomstaerk prevents it.
Vovchanchyn is working for takedown but Bomstaerk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bomstaerk is working for takedown but Vovchanchyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vovchanchyn prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn stops a takedown attempt from Bomstaerk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Bomstaerk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vovchanchyn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bomstaerk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and pushes Bomstaerk back into the cage.
Bomstaerk has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vovchanchyn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bomstaerk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vovchanchyn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bomstaerk gets tackled into the cage by Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn maintains the clinch.
Bomstaerk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vovchanchyn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vovchanchyn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bomstaerk is defending well.
Bomstaerk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bomstaerk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Bomstaerk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vovchanchyn has managed to clinch.
Vovchanchyn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bomstaerk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bomstaerk pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn drives through and clinches with Bomstaerk against the cage.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Bomstaerk to the mat but Bomstaerk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bomstaerk looking for a takedown.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vovchanchyn is pressed up against the cage. Bomstaerk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vovchanchyn down to the mat. Vovchanchyn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Vovchanchyn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bomstaerk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bomstaerk tries to clinch but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Vovchanchyn moves into range and clinches up with Bomstaerk.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bomstaerk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Bomstaerk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bomstaerk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vovchanchyn pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vovchanchyn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bomstaerk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vovchanchyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Bomstaerk closes the distance and clinches.
Vovchanchyn tries for a takedown but Bomstaerk manages to get underhooks.
Vovchanchyn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vovchanchyn wants a takedown but no success here.
Bomstaerk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn is trying to drag Bomstaerk to the mat but Bomstaerk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vovchanchyn looks winded!
Vovchanchyn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bomstaerk is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vovchanchyn to the mat. Vovchanchyn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bomstaerk (2) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
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.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk tries to free his leg and advance position but Vovchanchyn is retaining full guard.
Vovchanchyn keeping moving, preventing Bomstaerk from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vovchanchyn is pulling down on Bomstaerk's head. It's preventing any offense from Bomstaerk, at least for the moment.
Bomstaerk trying to control the position from guard on top but Vovchanchyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (5) vs (0) Vovchanchyn
Bomstaerk taking a break here but Vovchanchyn is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bomstaerk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bomstaerk is trying to control. Vovchanchyn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk is looking for a kimura but Vovchanchyn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bomstaerk to get the leverage.
Bomstaerk wants to control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him busy.
Vovchanchyn tries to get to full guard but Bomstaerk has control of the leg.
Bomstaerk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vovchanchyn is staying active underneath Bomstaerk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bomstaerk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bomstaerk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vovchanchyn defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bomstaerk wants to take a breather but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Vovchanchyn tries to roll over but Bomstaerk keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk is stalling here. Vovchanchyn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bomstaerk seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vovchanchyn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bomstaerk (5) vs (4) Vovchanchyn
Bomstaerk stops Vovchanchyn from passing to mount.
Bomstaerk gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bomstaerk (5) vs (6) Vovchanchyn
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn controlling from mount.
Bomstaerk is trying desperately to improve position.
Vovchanchyn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vovchanchyn manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bomstaerk to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bomstaerk (5) vs (9) Vovchanchyn
Bomstaerk can't escape the position.
Vovchanchyn just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk tries to roll but Vovchanchyn sticks to his back.
Vovchanchyn controlling from the back.
Bomstaerk tries to escape but Vovchanchyn has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vovchanchyn has good solid back control here.
Bomstaerk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bomstaerk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vovchanchyn controlling from the full mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk regains half guard.
Bomstaerk tries to roll over but Vovchanchyn keeps him under control.
Bomstaerk is working hard here to advance position.
Bomstaerk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bomstaerk is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bomstaerk moves into full guard.
Vovchanchyn stopping the sweep attempt from Bomstaerk.
Bomstaerk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vovchanchyn passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (5) vs (12) Vovchanchyn
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bomstaerk's face as Vovchanchyn controls the position.
Bomstaerk is looking for a sweep.
Bomstaerk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Vovchanchyn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bomstaerk! Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (5) vs (15) Vovchanchyn
Bomstaerk is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bomstaerk working to try and regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn controlling from the full mount.
Bomstaerk is trying to escape the mount.
Vovchanchyn wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vovchanchyn controlling from mount.
Bomstaerk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vovchanchyn pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bomstaerk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vovchanchyn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomstaerk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vovchanchyn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bomstaerk is looking for a sweep. Vovchanchyn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vovchanchyn wins on points by 15 to 5.
A victorious Fedor Vovchanchyn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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