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TWGC 42 (185lbs, D2): Finals - 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 11 wins and 3 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Cathal Doherty!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vakhvakhishvili closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doherty did well to prevent Vakhvakhishvili getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (0) Doherty
Vakhvakhishvili wants to pass the guard but Doherty is defending well.
Vakhvakhishvili not doing much here.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to free his trapped foot but Doherty is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty tries to get to full guard but Vakhvakhishvili has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Doherty trying to control here.
Vakhvakhishvili works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vakhvakhishvili (5) vs (0) Doherty
Vakhvakhishvili controlling the pace for now.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Doherty tries to hold on but Vakhvakhishvili pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vakhvakhishvili seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doherty for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty tries to lock up and control but Vakhvakhishvili gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Doherty tries to reverse the position but Vakhvakhishvili maintains control.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Doherty can't escape the position.
Vakhvakhishvili has hold of Doherty's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Doherty manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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 manages to capitalize on a mistake by Doherty to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vakhvakhishvili (8) vs (0) Doherty
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Doherty can't escape the position.
Doherty trying to control the hands but Vakhvakhishvili breaks the grip.
Doherty is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vakhvakhishvili working for a choke but Doherty is defending well.
Vakhvakhishvili is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili tightening his grip on Doherty, looking for the choke.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control but Doherty is keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Doherty is trying to break free.
Vakhvakhishvili really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Doherty.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to control momentarily.
Vakhvakhishvili controlling well, preventing Doherty from escaping the position.
Vakhvakhishvili working for a choke but Doherty reverses nicely into Vakhvakhishvili 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (8) vs (2) Doherty
Vakhvakhishvili controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Vakhvakhishvili.
Vakhvakhishvili trying to keep a closed guard but Doherty is proving a slippery customer.
Vakhvakhishvili looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vakhvakhishvili has Doherty pulled in close to control his posture.
Doherty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vakhvakhishvili swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vakhvakhishvili is pulling down on Doherty's head. It's preventing any offense from Doherty, at least for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to control the position but Doherty postures up.
Doherty stopping the sweep attempt from Vakhvakhishvili.
Doherty stays in close to Vakhvakhishvili's body and controls the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vakhvakhishvili is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vakhvakhishvili's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Vakhvakhishvili continues to stall.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Doherty sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doherty controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vakhvakhishvili wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vakhvakhishvili takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Valeri Vakhvakhishvili thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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