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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shahriyar Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vakhvakhishvili shoots in but Chai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vakhvakhishvili will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chai as he jumps to the side.
Shahriyar Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valeri Vakhvakhishvili.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili has a takedown stuffed.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chai. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) Vakhvakhishvili
Chai taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili looking for a sweep but Chai has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (6) vs (0) Vakhvakhishvili
Vakhvakhishvili wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
Chai wants to take Vakhvakhishvili's back but he can't do it this time.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to take Vakhvakhishvili's back here but Vakhvakhishvili is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chai goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vakhvakhishvili is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (2) Vakhvakhishvili
Vakhvakhishvili 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.
Vakhvakhishvili won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai has control of Vakhvakhishvili's left arm, preventing Vakhvakhishvili from doing any damage.
Chai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vakhvakhishvili controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chai wants to sweep here but Vakhvakhishvili controlling him for the moment.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Vakhvakhishvili stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vakhvakhishvili controls the pace.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Vakhvakhishvili has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chai is pulling down on Vakhvakhishvili's head. It's preventing any offense from Vakhvakhishvili, at least for the moment.
Chai wants to hit a sweep here but Vakhvakhishvili passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chai there! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (6) vs (5) Vakhvakhishvili
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (8) Vakhvakhishvili
Chai is in bad spot here.
Good control from Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chai wants to control his opponent's hands but Vakhvakhishvili gets his hands free.
Vakhvakhishvili really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Chai is really stuck here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili biding his time, controlling Chai.
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vakhvakhishvili tries to control but Chai wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vakhvakhishvili moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (6) vs (11) Vakhvakhishvili
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili gets his hands free as Chai looks to control.
Vakhvakhishvili working for a choke but Chai is defending well.
Vakhvakhishvili controls the action.
Chai is in bad spot here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Vakhvakhishvili just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
Chai trying to control the position but Vakhvakhishvili manages to sink in the hooks.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chai pulls Vakhvakhishvili in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Vakhvakhishvili is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai wants to control the position but Vakhvakhishvili says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vakhvakhishvili wins on points by 11 to 6.
Our winner, Valeri Vakhvakhishvili, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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