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HC GRAP 36 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Martino Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Yaroslav Amosov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Frederick has Amosov up against the cage in a clinch.
Amosov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Frederick pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frederick has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Amosov is trying to keep an underhook but Frederick manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (0) Amosov
Frederick wants to free his trapped foot but Amosov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Frederick is working hard here to advance position.
Amosov works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amosov being controlled here, momentarily.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Amosov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick won't allow Amosov to sweep him here.
Frederick being controlled here momentarily.
Frederick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amosov controlling the position.
Frederick controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amosov wants to sweep here but Frederick controlling him for the moment.
Frederick trying to control but Amosov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amosov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederick sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Frederick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amosov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amosov seems keen to control Frederick's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amosov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (2) Amosov
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amosov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Frederick is trying to keep Amosov in close.
Amosov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Amosov is looking to advance position but Frederick has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Frederick (6) vs (2) Amosov
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Amosov tries to reverse the position but Frederick maintains control.
Frederick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frederick avoids the attempt from Amosov to control.
Amosov is looking to improve his position but Frederick isn't that keen on the idea.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Frederick has control of Amosov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Amosov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Frederick is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Amosov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Frederick moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (9) vs (2) Amosov
Amosov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Frederick off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amosov is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Amosov right now.
Amosov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Frederick is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Amosov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Amosov for a finish.
Frederick is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Amosov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Frederick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Amosov wants to escape the position.
Amosov is in a bad position with Frederick working for a choke. Amosov manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (9) vs (4) Amosov
Amosov content to stall in guard here.
Frederick is looking for a triangle but Amosov pushes his legs off easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amosov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frederick trying to keep a closed guard but Amosov is proving a slippery customer.
Amosov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Frederick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Amosov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frederick is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Amosov is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Frederick keeping full guard, as Amosov tries to pass.
Frederick trying to control the position.
Frederick is looking for a triangle here but Amosov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (9) vs (7) Amosov
Frederick is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Amosov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Amosov controls the position from side control.
Amosov trying to control the position but Frederick is working away.
You can see the frustration on Frederick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Amosov happy to just control the position for now.
Frederick tries to bench press Amosov off him but Amosov keeps the position.
Amosov working away.
Frederick is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Frederick tries to improve position but can't.
Frederick is trying to work for a sweep but Amosov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Frederick (9) vs (9) Amosov
Frederick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amosov wants to take Frederick's back here but Frederick is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Amosov avoids the attempt from Frederick to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amosov moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Frederick (9) vs (12) Amosov
And that's the end of the fight!
Amosov wins on points by 12 to 9.
Yaroslav Amosov is the new super heavyweight champion!
Yaroslav Amosov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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