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TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Boris Nedkov and Chip Freedom. Freedom is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Star Spangled Banner. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Boris Nedkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Chip Freedom!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nedkov instigates a clinch.
Nedkov tries to pull guard but Freedom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Freedom gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nedkov (0) vs (2) Freedom
Freedom trying to pass the guard but Nedkov defending well.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom 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.
Freedom is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nedkov trying to control but Freedom postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nedkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freedom pulls his head out easily.
Nedkov wants to control but Freedom is keeping busy.
Freedom passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (5) Freedom
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Freedom is trying to get an arm triangle but Nedkov is defending well.
Freedom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nedkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Freedom laying and praying for a moment but Nedkov takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nedkov sees it coming and defends easily.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Freedom has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nedkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Nedkov won't allow Freedom to pass to mount.
Nedkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freedom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freedom stands and throws Nedkov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (8) Freedom
Freedom trying to control the position but Nedkov is working away.
Freedom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to control but Nedkov is keeping him busy.
Nedkov tries to improve position but can't.
Nedkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Freedom's best efforts.
Nedkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nedkov looking for submissions off his back.
Nedkov is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Nedkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to pass the guard but Nedkov defending well.
Freedom passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (11) Freedom
Freedom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nedkov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Freedom tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Freedom thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nedkov, who protects the arm well.
Nedkov tries to improve position but can't.
Freedom trying to control the action but Nedkov is working from the bottom.
Freedom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nedkov, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Nedkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nedkov is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom working away.
Freedom controls the position.
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Nedkov is trying to improve his position.
Nedkov is trying to control Freedom's posture but Freedom avoids it.
Freedom tries for a kimura but Nedkov is defending well.
Freedom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nedkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov gets back to half guard.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom trying to pass the guard but Nedkov defending well.
Nedkov actively working from the bottom here.
Freedom is looking for a kimura but Nedkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freedom to get the leverage.
Nedkov wants to control but Freedom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control from half guard but Nedkov is working away.
Freedom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Freedom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nedkov is trying to maintain the position but Freedom is very close to passing his half guard.
Freedom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nedkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Freedom.
Nedkov looking for submissions off his back.
Nedkov manages to get to full guard.
Nedkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Freedom trying to control but Nedkov is working from the bottom.
Nedkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nedkov can't keep his opponent in guard - Freedom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Freedom has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (14) Freedom
Freedom looking to secure an arm triangle but Nedkov defends it well.
Nedkov tries to reverse the position but Freedom maintains control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nedkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nedkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freedom pulls his head out easily.
Nedkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Freedom pulls his head out easily.
Freedom is keen to just control but Nedkov is a slippery customer.
Freedom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nedkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Freedom is looking for a kimura but Nedkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freedom to get the leverage.
Nedkov is not content to let Freedom control the position.
Freedom passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (17) Freedom
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Freedom wants to take a breather but Nedkov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Freedom.
Nedkov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Freedom stacks Nedkov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Freedom! Score +3 for passing guard: Nedkov (0) vs (20) Freedom
Freedom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Freedom wants to control but Nedkov is keeping him busy.
Nedkov being controlled for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Freedom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nedkov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Freedom is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nedkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Freedom is looking to take a break and control but Nedkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nedkov stops Freedom from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Freedom wins on points by 20 to 0.
A relieved looking Chip Freedom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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