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TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Bobeth (ranked 4141 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aziz Kabulniyazov (ranked 5053 p4p, 529 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Michael Bobeth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Aziz Kabulniyazov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bobeth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kabulniyazov jumps guard but Bobeth stands there with Kabulniyazov around his waist. Kabulniyazov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kabulniyazov pulls guard.
Bobeth drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bobeth jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kabulniyazov working for a triangle but Bobeth defends it easily.
Kabulniyazov wants to improve his position but instead Bobeth has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobeth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kabulniyazov tries to roll over but Bobeth keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobeth trying to control the action but Kabulniyazov is working from the bottom.
Bobeth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kabulniyazov is just riding it out for now. Bobeth eventually gives up the hold.
Bobeth wants to pass the guard but Kabulniyazov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov tries to get to full guard but Bobeth has control of the leg.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kabulniyazov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobeth pulls his head out easily.
Kabulniyazov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bobeth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bobeth's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bobeth (0) vs (4) Kabulniyazov
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a rear naked choke here but Bobeth reverses the position brilliantly into Kabulniyazov's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (2) vs (4) Kabulniyazov
Bobeth wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kabulniyazov, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Bobeth'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.
Bobeth drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kabulniyazov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (2) vs (6) Kabulniyazov
Bobeth keeping full guard, as Kabulniyazov tries to pass.
Kabulniyazov passes into half guard.
Kabulniyazov prevents Bobeth from improving his position.
Kabulniyazov is looking to stall here but Bobeth recovers full guard.
Kabulniyazov trying to control but Bobeth is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov pushing down on Bobeth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kabulniyazov wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobeth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kabulniyazov is looking to advance position but Bobeth won't allow it.
Kabulniyazov wants to take a breather but Bobeth is having none of it.
Kabulniyazov wants to pass to mount but Bobeth is defending the position.
Kabulniyazov is working for an americana but Bobeth has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Kabulniyazov was thinking about the submission.
Bobeth trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kabulniyazov tries to free his leg and advance position but Bobeth is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth looking for a guillotine here but Kabulniyazov defends easily.
Bobeth keeping full guard, as Kabulniyazov tries to pass.
Kabulniyazov passes Bobeth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kabulniyazov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (2) vs (9) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bobeth is desperately trying to improve his position but Kabulniyazov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kabulniyazov swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bobeth is now in Kabulniyazov's guard. A big mistake from Kabulniyazov there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (4) vs (9) Kabulniyazov
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kabulniyazov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bobeth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bobeth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bobeth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kabulniyazov 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.
Bobeth wants to control from the top but Kabulniyazov keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kabulniyazov is adopting a defensive guard.
Bobeth preventing the sweep.
Kabulniyazov has his foot on Bobeth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobeth works his way back into a safe position though.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kabulniyazov's guard.
Kabulniyazov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobeth pulls his head out easily.
Bobeth tries to pass to full mount but Kabulniyazov defends it.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bobeth prevents Kabulniyazov from improving his position.
Kabulniyazov actively working from the bottom here.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a sweep. Bobeth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kabulniyazov wants to get back to full guard.
Kabulniyazov trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Bobeth seems content to control.
Kabulniyazov wants to improve his position but Bobeth is controlling well.
Kabulniyazov moves into full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov can't keep his opponent in guard - Bobeth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kabulniyazov gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kabulniyazov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (4) vs (11) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bobeth's guard.
Kabulniyazov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bobeth is just riding it out for now. Kabulniyazov eventually gives up the hold.
Kabulniyazov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bobeth has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth looking for submissions off his back.
Kabulniyazov is keen to just control but Bobeth is a slippery customer.
Bobeth is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kabulniyazov is trying to work for a kimura but Bobeth is defending well.
Kabulniyazov wants to pass the guard but Bobeth is defending well.
Kabulniyazov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bobeth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov wants to pass the guard but Bobeth is defending well.
Bobeth is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bobeth won't allow Kabulniyazov to pass to mount.
Kabulniyazov is trying to control. Bobeth wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bobeth wants to improve his position but Kabulniyazov is controlling well.
Kabulniyazov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kabulniyazov wants to work for an arm triangle but Bobeth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kabulniyazov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bobeth! Score +3 for passing guard: Bobeth (4) vs (14) Kabulniyazov
Kabulniyazov goes for an armbar but Bobeth turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bobeth. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bobeth (6) vs (14) Kabulniyazov
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bobeth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kabulniyazov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bobeth has managed to get both his arms back between Kabulniyazov's legs - danger averted.
Kabulniyazov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kabulniyazov wants to sweep here but Bobeth controlling him for the moment.
Kabulniyazov keeps trying to improve his position.
Kabulniyazov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bobeth rolls with it to try and escape but Kabulniyazov cranks on the arm and Bobeth is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aziz Kabulniyazov! |
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