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TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sammy KJ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Timur Xhekaj!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Xhekaj closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. KJ did well to prevent Xhekaj getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: KJ (0) vs (2) Xhekaj
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KJ gets back to full guard.
KJ will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
KJ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xhekaj really doesn't want to stay on the ground with KJ. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xhekaj is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! KJ is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! KJ has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: KJ (2) vs (2) Xhekaj
KJ looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KJ is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
KJ controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KJ wants to control from the top but Xhekaj keeps moving.
KJ preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xhekaj has control of KJ's left arm, preventing KJ from doing any damage.
Xhekaj keeping moving, preventing KJ from controlling successfully.
Xhekaj is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
KJ trying to control the position from guard on top but Xhekaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KJ engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xhekaj has his hands on KJ's head, controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Xhekaj can do anything to dispel that myth.
Xhekaj looking to hit a scissor sweep but KJ is one step ahead there.
KJ sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KJ pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xhekaj is keeping the position for now.
KJ preventing the sweep.
Xhekaj looking to control.
Xhekaj might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control KJ haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Xhekaj wants to sweep here but KJ controlling him for the moment.
KJ is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xhekaj is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KJ trying to control the position from guard on top but Xhekaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xhekaj looking for a sweep. Not yet Xhekaj, not yet.
KJ really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Xhekaj pulls KJ in close to prevent any damage.
KJ stopping the sweep attempt from Xhekaj.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Xhekaj is controlling KJ's posture.
Xhekaj looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xhekaj keeping moving, preventing KJ from controlling successfully.
Xhekaj is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Xhekaj seems keen to control KJ's posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Xhekaj looking to hit a scissor sweep but KJ is one step ahead there.
Xhekaj manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. KJ manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: KJ (2) vs (4) Xhekaj
Xhekaj drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and KJ dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: KJ (4) vs (4) Xhekaj
KJ wants to control from the top but Xhekaj keeps moving.
Xhekaj trying to keep a closed guard but KJ is proving a slippery customer.
KJ wants to control from the top but Xhekaj keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Xhekaj looking to hit a scissor sweep but KJ is one step ahead there.
KJ postures up.
Xhekaj has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but KJ has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: KJ (7) vs (4) Xhekaj
Xhekaj is looking for a sweep.
Xhekaj keeps trying to improve his position.
Xhekaj is trying to control KJ's posture but KJ avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Xhekaj tries to get back to half guard but can't.
KJ trying to control the position but Xhekaj is working away.
KJ laying and praying for a moment but Xhekaj takes advantage and regains half guard.
KJ is working for a kimura but Xhekaj is defending it quite comfortably.
KJ is breathing heavily.
Xhekaj is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Xhekaj is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xhekaj is staying active underneath KJ, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xhekaj is doing well to control the position and prevent KJ from advancing to side control.
KJ trying to control from half guard but Xhekaj is working away.
Xhekaj trying to control but KJ postures up.
KJ seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xhekaj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Xhekaj wants to improve his position but KJ is controlling well.
Xhekaj controlling the position for now.
Xhekaj wants to get back to full guard.
KJ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xhekaj keeps working.
Xhekaj is looking to improve his position.
Xhekaj is staying active underneath KJ, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xhekaj slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
KJ drops back looking for a leg! Xhekaj is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xhekaj manages to kick KJ off! KJ jumps back into Xhekaj's guard.
Xhekaj pulls KJ in close to prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
KJ preventing the sweep.
Xhekaj keeping full guard, as KJ tries to pass.
Xhekaj has control of KJ's left arm, preventing KJ from doing any damage.
Xhekaj trying to keep a closed guard but KJ is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
KJ drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and KJ jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xhekaj seems keen to control KJ's posture.
KJ stopping the sweep attempt from Xhekaj.
Xhekaj looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Xhekaj keeping moving, preventing KJ from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Xhekaj looking to hit a scissor sweep but KJ is one step ahead there.
Xhekaj trying to keep a closed guard but KJ is proving a slippery customer.
Xhekaj is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xhekaj keeping moving, preventing KJ from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
KJ takes the fight on points by 7 to 4. |
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