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TWGC 42 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kalevelis Kalvis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Do Dim Mak!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kalvis clinches.
Dim Mak tries to pull guard but Kalvis holds him up against the cage and eventually Dim Mak drops back down to his feet.
Dim Mak is trying to pull guard but Kalvis has him pressed against the cage.
Dim Mak is pressed up against the cage. Kalvis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dim Mak down to the mat. Dim Mak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalvis.
Kalvis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalvis clinches.
Kalvis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kalevelis Kalvis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dim Mak jumps guard but Kalvis stands there with Dim Mak around his waist. Dim Mak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dim Mak prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kalvis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dim Mak after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalvis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dim Mak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dim Mak jumps guard but Kalvis stands there with Dim Mak around his waist. Dim Mak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kalvis tries for a takedown but Dim Mak manages to get underhooks.
Kalvis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dim Mak tries to pull guard but Kalvis won't allow it.
Kalvis goes for a takedown attempt but Dim Mak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kalvis shoots in for a takedown but Dim Mak shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dim Mak tries to clinch there but Kalvis circles away.
Dim Mak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kalvis closes the distance and clinches.
Dim Mak tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kalvis smiles and moves away.
Kalvis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kalvis tries for a takedown but Dim Mak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dim Mak moves in looking to clinch but Kalvis pushes him off.
Kalvis darts in and clinches Dim Mak up against the cage.
Dim Mak jumps guard but Kalvis stands there with Dim Mak around his waist. Dim Mak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kalvis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dim Mak regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kalvis (2) vs (0) Dim Mak
Dim Mak keeping moving, preventing Kalvis from controlling successfully.
Dim Mak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalvis defends well.
Dim Mak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalvis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dim Mak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dim Mak has his feet on Kalvis's thighs here. He's pushed Kalvis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kalvis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Do Dim Mak!
Our winner, Do Dim Mak, 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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