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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kosmanov sprawls well. Kosmanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nerdspoof The 3rd gets slowly back to his feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a takedown but Kosmanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kosmanov as he avoids it easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kosmanov defends well and Nerdspoof The 3rd ends up having to push Kosmanov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kosmanov has hold of one of Nerdspoof The 3rd's legs. Nerdspoof The 3rd is fighting the takedown attempt but Kosmanov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (0) vs (2) Kosmanov
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to control but Kosmanov passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control but Kosmanov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kosmanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nerdspoof The 3rd sees it coming and defends easily.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control from the bottom.
Kosmanov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to improve his position but Kosmanov is controlling well.
Kosmanov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kosmanov is keen to just control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov is looking to advance position but Nerdspoof The 3rd won't allow it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the position for now.
Kosmanov content to control rather than advance.
Kosmanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to roll over but Kosmanov keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Nerdspoof The 3rd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nerdspoof The 3rd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kosmanov being controlled here momentarily.
Kosmanov pushes down on Nerdspoof The 3rd's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kosmanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nerdspoof The 3rd is just riding it out for now. Kosmanov eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov trying to control from Nerdspoof The 3rd's half guard. Nerdspoof The 3rd has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to keep a closed guard but Kosmanov is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd keeping moving, preventing Kosmanov from controlling successfully.
Kosmanov stopping the sweep attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working hard here to advance position.
Kosmanov wants to control from the top but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps moving.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nerdspoof The 3rd working for a triangle but Kosmanov defends it easily.
Kosmanov slips nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd makes his way to full guard, as Kosmanov worked for a kimura.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Kosmanov passes easily into half guard.
Kosmanov trying to control the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying is best to control the position here.
Kosmanov is looking to stall here but Nerdspoof The 3rd recovers full guard.
Kosmanov trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kosmanov stands and throws Nerdspoof The 3rd's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (0) vs (5) Kosmanov
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kosmanov working away.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is not content to let Kosmanov control the position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to bench press Kosmanov off him but Kosmanov keeps the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nerdspoof The 3rd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Nerdspoof The 3rd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kosmanov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nerdspoof The 3rd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kosmanov but great work by Nerdspoof The 3rd. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (4) vs (5) Kosmanov
Kosmanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (7) vs (5) Kosmanov
Nerdspoof The 3rd jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kosmanov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kosmanov and Nerdspoof The 3rd has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosmanov keeps working.
Kosmanov tries to buck Nerdspoof The 3rd off but Nerdspoof The 3rd is having none of it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd swings around for an armbar but Kosmanov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nerdspoof The 3rd's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (7) vs (7) Kosmanov
Kosmanov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kosmanov trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom.
Kosmanov advances to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kosmanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kosmanov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (11) vs (7) Kosmanov
Kosmanov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Kosmanov is really stuck here.
Kosmanov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nerdspoof The 3rd's guard. Nice work there by Kosmanov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (11) vs (9) Kosmanov
Kosmanov wants to pass the guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd is keeping the position.
Kosmanov is looking to advance position but Nerdspoof The 3rd has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (15) vs (9) Kosmanov
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to control but Kosmanov wriggling away.
Kosmanov regains half guard.
Kosmanov is looking for a sweep. Nerdspoof The 3rd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control from half guard but Kosmanov is working away.
Kosmanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to control the action in half guard but Kosmanov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kosmanov tries to get to full guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (18) vs (9) Kosmanov
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping him busy.
Kosmanov is looking to regain half guard here but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps moving and retains side control.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kosmanov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kosmanov is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes the fight on points by 18 to 9.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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