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TWGC 41 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kanud Odimabesser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Maxim Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Odimabesser closes the distance and pushes Ward back into the cage.
Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Odimabesser is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Odimabesser is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ward to keep the fight standing.
Ward has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Odimabesser clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Odimabesser (0) vs (4) Ward
Odimabesser tries to break free.
Ward looking for the choke but no joy.
Odimabesser is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odimabesser defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ward's arms.
I would not like to be Odimabesser right now.
Ward's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odimabesser tries to escape the position.
Odimabesser is working hard here to advance position.
What can Odimabesser do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Odimabesser is trying to break free.
Ward wants to control but Odimabesser manages to buck him off and is now in Ward's guard! Nice work there by Odimabesser! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odimabesser (2) vs (4) Ward
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Odimabesser from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is trying to keep Odimabesser in close.
Odimabesser trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser stopping the sweep attempt from Ward.
Ward being controlled here, momentarily.
Ward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Odimabesser manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odimabesser (2) vs (6) Ward
Odimabesser has his foot on Ward's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ward works his way back into a safe position though.
Odimabesser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ward gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Odimabesser is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Odimabesser looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ward passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Odimabesser (2) vs (9) Ward
Ward tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odimabesser is not content to let Ward control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ward is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Odimabesser's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ward has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Odimabesser is looking for a sweep.
Ward gets to mount! Odimabesser was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Odimabesser (2) vs (11) Ward
Odimabesser really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Odimabesser (2) vs (14) Ward
Odimabesser rolls, trying to escape but Ward keeps control of the position.
Ward is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Odimabesser defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Odimabesser is really stuck here.
Ward is riding his opponent, not letting Odimabesser buck him off.
Ward is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ward really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Odimabesser.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ward controlling the pace for now.
Ward with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Odimabesser tries to improve his position but instead Ward has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Odimabesser (2) vs (17) Ward
You can see the frustration on Odimabesser's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ward tries to get the hooks in deep but Odimabesser pushed the leg off.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ward controlling the position well here. Odimabesser rolled but Ward kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ward is looking to control Odimabesser but Odimabesser is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Odimabesser's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Odimabesser is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Ward controls the position.
Ward has the hooks in. Odimabesser is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser turns into Ward and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odimabesser (4) vs (17) Ward
Odimabesser controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward trying to control the position.
Ward pulls Odimabesser in to control the position.
Ward not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Odimabesser trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Odimabesser postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ward has his hands on Odimabesser's head, controlling the position.
Odimabesser wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Odimabesser looking to sit in guard and control but Ward gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Odimabesser (4) vs (19) Ward
Odimabesser seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Odimabesser has his foot on Ward's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ward works his way back into a safe position though.
Odimabesser working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ward has passed into half guard!
Ward looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser actively working from the bottom here.
Ward keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Odimabesser looking for submissions off his back.
Odimabesser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Odimabesser is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
Odimabesser looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Odimabesser is looking for a sweep. Ward is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Odimabesser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ward trying to control the action but Odimabesser is working from the bottom.
Odimabesser actively working from the bottom here.
Odimabesser looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Odimabesser is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
Ward works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Odimabesser (4) vs (22) Ward
Ward trying to control but Odimabesser is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ward is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Odimabesser gets back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Odimabesser is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ward pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward trying to control the action but Odimabesser is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ward wins on points by 22 to 4.
Maxim Ward was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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