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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ahmad Syaiful! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fredrik White!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Syaiful clinches with his opponent.
White gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Syaiful (0) vs (2) White
Syaiful looking for submissions off his back.
Syaiful wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Syaiful is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Syaiful avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syaiful looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syaiful looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Syaiful looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Syaiful. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syaiful tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
White moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Syaiful. Score +3 for passing guard: Syaiful (0) vs (5) White
Syaiful can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syaiful is looking to reverse the position.
Syaiful wants to control but White postures up.
Syaiful is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Syaiful's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Syaiful tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syaiful struggling a bit here.
Syaiful is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Syaiful manages to get back to half guard.
Syaiful looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Syaiful looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Syaiful looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syaiful has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
Syaiful looking for submissions off his back.
Syaiful is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
White stalling.
Syaiful actively working from the bottom here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Syaiful looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Syaiful gets full guard.
Syaiful throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Syaiful looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! White has picked Syaiful up and slammed him! Syaiful can't keep hold of the triangle and White manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Syaiful (0) vs (8) White
You can see the frustration on Syaiful's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Syaiful manages to get back to half guard.
Syaiful is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
White looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Syaiful makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Syaiful.
Syaiful has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Syaiful had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Syaiful looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syaiful is keeping the position for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Syaiful has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Syaiful's legs - danger averted.
Syaiful working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
Syaiful working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Syaiful throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Syaiful is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
Syaiful escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Syaiful has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Syaiful looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
Syaiful is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and White defends well.
Syaiful working a defensive guard but White manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Syaiful (0) vs (11) White
Syaiful is trying to control White's posture but White avoids it.
Syaiful manages to work his way to half guard, despite White's best efforts.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Syaiful trying to control from the bottom.
Syaiful is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Syaiful actively working from the bottom here.
Syaiful looking for submissions off his back.
White trying to pass the guard but Syaiful defending well.
Syaiful actively working from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Syaiful is trying to control but can't.
Syaiful is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Syaiful actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if White is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Syaiful wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Syaiful trying to control but White postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Syaiful slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Syaiful is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
Syaiful is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Syaiful has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Syaiful's legs - danger averted.
Syaiful is breathing heavily.
Syaiful is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
Syaiful working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Syaiful looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
Syaiful is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Syaiful looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
White wins on points by 11 to 0. |
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