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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gotch is defended easily by Siregar.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gotch.
Siregar feints and as Gotch raises his hands in defense, Siregar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (0) vs (2) Siregar
Siregar trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siregar trying to control but Gotch is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gotch keeping full guard, as Siregar tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotch looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotch, not yet.
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Siregar from controlling successfully.
Siregar looking to pass the guard.
Gotch seems keen to control Siregar's posture.
Siregar wants to pass the guard but Gotch is keeping the position.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siregar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Siregar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gotch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotch 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.
Siregar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Siregar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
Siregar passes Gotch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Siregar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gotch is just riding it out for now. Siregar eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siregar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gotch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gotch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gotch is trying to maintain the position but Siregar is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Siregar in particular looking to stall.
Siregar moves into full mount! Gotch won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (0) vs (5) Siregar
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siregar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gotch is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gotch and Siregar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Siregar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gotch rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Siregar's guard! Nice work there by Gotch! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (5) Siregar
Siregar keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
Gotch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Siregar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Siregar wants to sweep but no luck.
Siregar keeps trying to improve his position.
Gotch content to stall in guard here.
Siregar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gotch is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Siregar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gotch trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Siregar pulls Gotch in close to prevent any damage.
Siregar wants to sweep here but Gotch controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gotch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Siregar keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
Gotch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Siregar looking to control.
Siregar looking for a sweep. Not yet Siregar, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Gotch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gotch slips nicely into half guard.
Gotch stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Siregar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Siregar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siregar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (7) Siregar
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siregar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gotch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Siregar has Gotch in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gotch (4) vs (7) Siregar
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siregar is keeping the position for now.
Gotch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Siregar keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Siregar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotch defends well.
Siregar being controlled here, momentarily.
Siregar is looking to sweep but instead, Gotch has passed into half guard.
Siregar wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gotch is working for a submission of some sort.
Siregar looking for submissions off his back.
Siregar wants to get back to full guard.
Gotch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Siregar wants to control but Gotch is keeping busy.
Gotch prevents Siregar from improving his position.
Gotch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gotch is looking to take a break and control but Siregar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Siregar trying to control but Gotch postures up.
Gotch is trying to control. Siregar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siregar wants to sweep but Gotch has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (7) vs (7) Siregar
Siregar is looking to regain half guard here but Gotch keeps moving and retains side control.
Gotch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siregar keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gotch happy to just control the position for now.
Siregar tries to bench press Gotch off him but Gotch keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch is looking to take a break and control but Siregar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Siregar gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Siregar wins on points by 8 to 7.
Binsar Siregar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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