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TWGC 42 (185lbs, D4): 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 0 wins and 0 losses; Willy Klarenet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marvin Hagler!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Klarenet tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hagler rushes Klarenet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Klarenet looking for a takedown.
Hagler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hagler is trying to control the position but Klarenet postures up.
Klarenet's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Klarenet forces his way into half guard.
Hagler wants to improve his position but Klarenet is controlling well.
Klarenet is looking to advance position but Hagler won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klarenet is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klarenet wants to take a breather but Hagler is having none of it.
Hagler won't allow Klarenet to pass to mount.
Hagler is trying to control but can't.
Hagler is staying active underneath Klarenet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Klarenet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hagler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Klarenet is looking for a kimura here.
Klarenet is keen to just control but Hagler is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klarenet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Klarenet passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Klarenet (3) vs (0) Hagler
Klarenet trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Klarenet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hagler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Klarenet looking to secure an arm triangle but Hagler defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagler is controlling an arm, preventing Klarenet from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hagler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Klarenet looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Klarenet has hold of Hagler's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hagler manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hagler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Klarenet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Klarenet looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klarenet is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Klarenet extends the arm and Hagler is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willy Klarenet!
After winning the bout, Willy Klarenet thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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