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Grappling Hype -19- PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 9 losses; Victor Kramer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kramer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kramer (4) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Kramer keeps moving and retains side control.
Kramer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kramer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well.
Magomedov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kramer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magomedov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Kramer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kramer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov is still trying to improve position.
Kramer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Magomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kramer but great work by Magomedov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kramer (4) vs (4) Magomedov
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kramer is defending well.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Kramer is working away.
Kramer is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Magomedov tries for a kimura but Kramer is defending well.
Kramer manages to get back to half guard.
Kramer moves into full guard.
Magomedov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kramer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomedov has managed to get both his arms back between Kramer's legs - danger averted.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is working hard here to advance position.
Kramer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (6) vs (4) Magomedov
Magomedov is looking to control Kramer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magomedov avoid being mounted?
Kramer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Kramer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magomedov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Magomedov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kramer defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kramer slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov actively working from the bottom here.
Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold.
Kramer is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold.
Kramer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magomedov defends it well.
Kramer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magomedov is just riding it out for now. Kramer eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedov is looking for a sweep. Kramer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magomedov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magomedov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kramer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kramer passes Magomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage.
Kramer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Magomedov is trying to control but can't.
Magomedov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kramer.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Kramer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kramer.
Kramer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is pressing down on Magomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedov is holding on for now.
Magomedov preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Magomedov tries to roll over but Kramer keeps him under control.
Kramer wants to work for an arm triangle but Magomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kramer is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kramer to get the leverage.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magomedov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kramer wants to free his trapped foot but Magomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Kramer is controlling well.
Magomedov wants to control but Kramer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magomedov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kramer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kramer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is thwarting Magomedov's attempts to control the position.
Kramer seems to be looking for submissions.
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov is controlling Kramer's trapped leg to prevent Kramer from advancing to side control.
Kramer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Magomedov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kramer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Kramer!
During a confident post fight interview, Victor Kramer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gadzhimagomed Magomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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