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TWGC 42 (185lbs, D2): 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Daniyar Nurbolatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Emanuel Le Delma!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nurbolatov dives in for a single leg takedown but Le Delma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Le Delma wants to counter the offense by Nurbolatov and move into the clinch position.
Le Delma has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nurbolatov is trying to keep an underhook but Le Delma manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurbolatov (0) vs (2) Le Delma
Le Delma is trying to control the action in half guard but Nurbolatov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nurbolatov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nurbolatov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurbolatov (2) vs (2) Le Delma
Nurbolatov drops back looking for a leg! Le Delma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Le Delma manages to kick Nurbolatov off! Nurbolatov jumps back into Le Delma's guard.
Le Delma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurbolatov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurbolatov content to stall in guard here.
Nurbolatov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Delma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Delma controlling the position.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Le Delma keeps moving.
Le Delma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nurbolatov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Le Delma is looking for a triangle but Nurbolatov pushes his legs off easily.
Nurbolatov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nurbolatov trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Delma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma wants to sweep here but Nurbolatov controlling him for the moment.
Le Delma pulls Nurbolatov in close to his closed guard and prevents Nurbolatov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nurbolatov wants to control from the top but Le Delma keeps moving.
Nurbolatov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Le Delma manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurbolatov (2) vs (4) Le Delma
Nurbolatov has his hands on Le Delma's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov looking for a guillotine here but Le Delma defends easily.
Le Delma passes into half guard.
Le Delma trying to pass the guard but Nurbolatov defending well.
Le Delma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nurbolatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Le Delma.
Le Delma passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nurbolatov! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurbolatov (2) vs (7) Le Delma
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov wants to hold on but Le Delma pushes him away.
Le Delma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nurbolatov is looking to escape.
Le Delma is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nurbolatov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nurbolatov shrugs it off.
Le Delma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurbolatov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Le Delma wants to control the pace but Nurbolatov is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Delma working for a submission but Nurbolatov is keeping him at bay.
Nurbolatov wants to control but Le Delma is having none of it.
Le Delma looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nurbolatov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nurbolatov shrugs it off.
Le Delma jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nurbolatov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nurbolatov and Le Delma has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Le Delma is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nurbolatov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nurbolatov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Le Delma trying to control the position but Nurbolatov is working away.
Nurbolatov manages to get back to half guard.
Le Delma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurbolatov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nurbolatov wants to control but Le Delma is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Le Delma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurbolatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Le Delma has managed to get both his arms back between Nurbolatov's legs - danger averted.
Nurbolatov is trying to control the position but Le Delma postures up.
Le Delma is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Delma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nurbolatov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Le Delma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Le Delma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Le Delma drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurbolatov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurbolatov (4) vs (7) Le Delma
Nurbolatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Le Delma is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Le Delma has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurbolatov (4) vs (9) Le Delma
Le Delma passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Nurbolatov (4) vs (12) Le Delma
Nurbolatov is looking for a sweep.
Nurbolatov wants to control but Le Delma postures up.
Le Delma working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov can't do much from the bottom here.
Le Delma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurbolatov, who protects the arm well.
Le Delma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nurbolatov tries to buck Le Delma off but Le Delma is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov manages to get back to half guard.
Nurbolatov is trying to control but can't.
Nurbolatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nurbolatov looking to control.
Le Delma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nurbolatov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Le Delma has managed to get both his arms back between Nurbolatov's legs - danger averted.
Nurbolatov can't keep his opponent in guard - Le Delma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Le Delma is thwarting Nurbolatov's attempts to control the position.
Le Delma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nurbolatov has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov is refusing to be controlled, as Le Delma sits in half guard.
Nurbolatov wants to get back to full guard.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Le Delma postures up.
Le Delma is looking for a kimura but Nurbolatov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Le Delma to get the leverage.
Le Delma is looking to advance position but Nurbolatov won't allow it.
Le Delma trying to work for an americana but Nurbolatov has managed to regain full guard.
Le Delma wants to control from the top but Nurbolatov keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma pushes down on Nurbolatov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Le Delma is working for a submission of some sort.
Le Delma wants to control but Nurbolatov is keeping him busy.
Nurbolatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurbolatov wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurbolatov keeps working.
Nurbolatov wants to improve his position but Le Delma is controlling well.
Le Delma is working for a kimura but Nurbolatov is defending it quite comfortably.
Nurbolatov actively working from the bottom here.
Le Delma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nurbolatov sees it coming and defends easily.
Nurbolatov trying to control but Le Delma postures up.
Le Delma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nurbolatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Le Delma trying to control from half guard but Nurbolatov is working away.
Nurbolatov actively working from the bottom here.
Nurbolatov is staying active underneath Le Delma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Le Delma wants to pass to mount but Nurbolatov is defending the position.
Le Delma wants to work for an arm triangle but Nurbolatov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nurbolatov trying to control here.
Le Delma trying to control the action but Nurbolatov is working from the bottom.
Nurbolatov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Le Delma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurbolatov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurbolatov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Le Delma defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurbolatov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Le Delma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Delma wins on points by 12 to 4.
A victorious Emanuel Le Delma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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