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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ivan Smirnov (ranked 4441 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Valur (ranked 4105 p4p, 458 weight class). Valur has chosen David Bowie - Let's Dance as his entrance music. Gilbert Valur is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Smirnov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Valur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smirnov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Valur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Valur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smirnov.
Valur decides to pull guard.
Valur is trying to keep Smirnov in close.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Valur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valur has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smirnov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smirnov is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smirnov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Valur looking for a guillotine here but Smirnov defends easily.
Valur is looking for a triangle but Smirnov pushes his legs off easily.
Valur is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smirnov is aware though and is defending well.
Valur wants to sweep here but Smirnov controlling him for the moment.
Valur escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smirnov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Valur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valur working for a triangle but Smirnov defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Valur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valur keeping moving, preventing Smirnov from controlling successfully.
Valur working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smirnov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smirnov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valur controlling the position.
Valur trying to control the position.
Smirnov forces his way into half guard.
Smirnov is trying to work for a kimura but Valur is defending well.
Valur tries to get to full guard but Smirnov has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Valur has his hands clasped together around Smirnov's back. He's all about the action.
Smirnov trying to control the action but Valur is working from the bottom.
Valur looking for submissions off his back.
Valur trying to hold on to Smirnov's head to control him but Smirnov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Valur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smirnov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valur looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valur moves into full guard.
Valur trying to keep a closed guard but Smirnov is proving a slippery customer.
Smirnov trying to control but Valur is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valur is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smirnov (0) vs (2) Valur
Valur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Valur passes Smirnov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Valur is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smirnov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valur.
Valur is working for a submission of some sort.
Smirnov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valur seems to be working for a kimura but Smirnov defends the submission attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Valur is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smirnov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Valur. Oh but Smirnov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Valur goes limp - he's gone! Smirnov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Smirnov! |
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