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TWGC 42 (185lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Emanuel Le Delma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Le Delma clinches.
Le Delma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vakhvakhishvili.
Le Delma jumps guard and drags Vakhvakhishvili to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vakhvakhishvili pushing down on Le Delma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Le Delma wants to control but Vakhvakhishvili is keeping busy.
Vakhvakhishvili is taking a breather. Le Delma says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Le Delma wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakhvakhishvili passes into side control, despite Le Delma's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Delma (0) vs (3) Vakhvakhishvili
Le Delma struggling a bit here.
Le Delma is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Delma is trying to escape the position but Vakhvakhishvili is controlling the position.
Vakhvakhishvili working away.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Le Delma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Vakhvakhishvili politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vakhvakhishvili prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma tries to bench press Vakhvakhishvili off him but Vakhvakhishvili keeps the position.
Vakhvakhishvili controls the position from side control.
Le Delma struggling a bit here.
Le Delma manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Le Delma trying to get back to full guard but Vakhvakhishvili takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Le Delma (0) vs (6) Vakhvakhishvili
Vakhvakhishvili sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Le Delma has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Le Delma (0) vs (9) Vakhvakhishvili
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vakhvakhishvili keeps control of the position as Le Delma tries to break free.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling from the back.
Le Delma might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vakhvakhishvili is not going to allow Le Delma to sit and survive in this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili biding his time, controlling Le Delma.
Well, with Vakhvakhishvili on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Le Delma is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Le Delma trying to control but not successfully.
Le Delma controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
You can see the frustration on Le Delma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vakhvakhishvili controls the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Le Delma right now.
Le Delma trying to control the action but Vakhvakhishvili just sinks the hooks in.
Le Delma can't escape the position.
Le Delma is working hard here to advance position.
Le Delma is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Vakhvakhishvili might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Vakhvakhishvili working for the choke.
Vakhvakhishvili really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Le Delma.
Vakhvakhishvili looking to break Le Delma's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Le Delma remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vakhvakhishvili will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili biding his time, controlling Le Delma.
Vakhvakhishvili is hanging on to Le Delma's back as he tries to escape.
Le Delma trying to control the hands but Vakhvakhishvili won't let him.
Vakhvakhishvili is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma is trying to break free.
Vakhvakhishvili not allowing Le Delma to control his hands.
Vakhvakhishvili has good solid back control here.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Le Delma knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Le Delma for a finish.
Le Delma wants to control his opponent's hands but Vakhvakhishvili gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili has got one arm under Le Delma's chin. This could be trouble... Le Delma trying to control the other hand but Vakhvakhishvili gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Le Delma has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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