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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andronicus Unimanus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sophus Antias!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Antias has closed the distance and engaged Unimanus in a clinch.
Antias tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unimanus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Unimanus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Antias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Unimanus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Unimanus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Antias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Antias's coach down at Cozad MMA Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Antias's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andronicus Unimanus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unimanus looking for a takedown.
Unimanus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Antias after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unimanus is trying to drag Antias to the mat but Antias just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Our sources have told us that Unimanus has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Unimanus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Antias prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unimanus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Unimanus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Antias gets control of Unimanus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Antias will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Unimanus wants to control from the top but Antias keeps moving.
Unimanus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Unimanus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Antias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Unimanus is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Unimanus defends it easily.
Antias keeping moving, preventing Unimanus from controlling successfully.
Unimanus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Antias on the ground.
Unimanus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Antias has his foot on Unimanus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unimanus works his way back into a safe position though.
Antias trying to keep a closed guard but Unimanus is proving a slippery customer.
Unimanus wants to control from the top but Antias keeps moving.
Antias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Unimanus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Antias is tightening it up a little... Unimanus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Unimanus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Unimanus taps out! Nice BJJ there by Antias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sophus Antias! |
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