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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 2463 p4p, 263 weight class) and Beef Stew (ranked 1682 p4p, 192 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Khabib Nurmagomedov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Khabib Nurmagomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Beef Stew!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nurmagomedov is pressed up against the cage. Stew has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nurmagomedov down to the mat. Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stew gets tackled into the cage by Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov maintains the clinch.
Nurmagomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (0) Stew
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.
Stew looking for a sweep. Not yet Stew, not yet.
Nurmagomedov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stew has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Nurmagomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nurmagomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Nurmagomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stew tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stew works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stew lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (2) vs (2) Stew
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nurmagomedov holds on and takes a little breather.
My spies in Kaptajnernes Træningscenter inform me that Stew has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stew passes Nurmagomedov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Stew to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stew is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nurmagomedov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (4) vs (2) Stew
Stew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stew working for a triangle but Nurmagomedov defends it easily.
Nurmagomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nurmagomedov defends well.
Stew wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stew working a defensive guard here.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stew working for submissions but it's allowed Nurmagomedov to get to half guard.
Stew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nurmagomedov (4) vs (6) Stew
Nurmagomedov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Stew gets his way!
Stew is looking for the choke from the back position but Nurmagomedov is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stew goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Nurmagomedov escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (6) vs (6) Stew
Stew has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Nurmagomedov escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Nurmagomedov (9) vs (6) Stew
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Stew is looking to regain half guard here but Nurmagomedov keeps moving and retains side control.
Stew is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stew is looking to reverse the position.
Stew being controlled for a moment.
Stew is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stew being controlled for a moment.
Stew is looking to reverse the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position but Stew is working away.
Stew gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stew looking for submissions off his back.
Stew is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov pulls his head out easily.
Stew gets full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stew working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nurmagomedov has passed into half guard!
Stew wants to improve his position but Nurmagomedov is controlling well.
Nurmagomedov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stew wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Nurmagomedov seems content to control.
Nurmagomedov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stew doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nurmagomedov.
Stew is looking for a sweep. Nurmagomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stew makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stew.
Stew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stew keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Stew to sweep him here.
Stew manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (9) vs (8) Stew
Stew tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stew trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (11) vs (8) Stew
Stew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nurmagomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stew is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nurmagomedov is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov pushing down on Stew's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nurmagomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nurmagomedov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nurmagomedov (11) vs (12) Stew
Nurmagomedov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Nurmagomedov defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (13) vs (12) Stew
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stew is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stew is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nurmagomedov (13) vs (14) Stew
Stew looking to pass the guard.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Stew from controlling successfully.
Stew pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nurmagomedov is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov pulls Stew in close to his closed guard and prevents Stew from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stew looking to pass the guard.
Stew slips nicely into half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stew wants to free his trapped foot but Nurmagomedov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stew wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him busy.
Stew tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nurmagomedov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stew wants to work for an arm triangle but Nurmagomedov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nurmagomedov keeping hold of Stew's head, controlling as best he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stew is looking to pass Nurmagomedov's guard but actually Nurmagomedov recovers to full guard.
Stew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nurmagomedov has control of Stew's left arm, preventing Stew from doing any damage.
Stew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stew wins on points by 14 to 13.
During a confident post fight interview, Beef Stew thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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