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TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Slim Perkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Harry Kim!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kim shoots in for a double leg but Perkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Perkins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (0) Kim
Kim wants to sweep here but Perkins controlling him for the moment.
Kim pulls Perkins in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Perkins'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.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perkins controls the pace.
Perkins wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Perkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kim dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Perkins (2) vs (2) Kim
Perkins wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins pushes a forearm under Kim's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kim is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Slim Perkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Slim Perkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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