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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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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 1 wins and 0 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wanker tries to clinch up but Barnkvist circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnkvist tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wanker manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Barnkvist moves into range and clinches up with Wanker.
Wanker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barnkvist is defending well.
Wanker wants a takedown.
Wanker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barnkvist gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter Barnkvist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orla Wanker.#TD#
Barnkvist has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wanker regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnkvist (2) vs (0) Wanker
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Wanker is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist trying to control but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep.
Barnkvist trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Wanker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnkvist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wanker keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Wanker is keeping the position.
Barnkvist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (5) vs (0) Wanker
Barnkvist trying to control the action but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Wanker manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnkvist is looking to advance position but Wanker won't allow it. #SUB#
Barnkvist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Wanker wants to get back to full guard.
Wanker has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wanker gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Wanker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnkvist is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wanker is looking for a triangle but Barnkvist pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wanker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (5) vs (2) Wanker
Barnkvist is trying to keep Wanker in close.
Wanker looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Wanker wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Barnkvist working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Barnkvist looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wanker wants to pass the guard but Barnkvist is keeping the position.
Wanker preventing the sweep.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully. #T4#
Barnkvist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnkvist is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (7) vs (2) Wanker#SUB2#
Barnkvist avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Wanker is looking for a triangle but Barnkvist pushes his legs off easily.
Barnkvist sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wanker's guard. #SUB#
Wanker is defending against the submission attempts here by Barnkvist.
Wanker moves into full guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Wanker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnkvist wants to pass the guard but Wanker is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wanker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnkvist is aware though and is defending well.
Barnkvist advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (10) vs (2) Wanker
Barnkvist is trying to move to mount but Wanker reverses beautifully and ends up in Barnkvist's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (10) vs (4) Wanker
Barnkvist 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.#T6#
Wanker postures up.
Wanker stays in close to Barnkvist's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Barnkvist is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wanker is aware though and is defending well.
Wanker trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom.
Wanker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wanker postures up.
Barnkvist has his hands on Wanker's head, controlling the position.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wanker is one step ahead there. #T7#
Wanker trying to move into half guard but instead Barnkvist has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (12) vs (4) Wanker
Wanker wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist slips nicely into half guard.
Wanker wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping busy.
Wanker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wanker wants to sweep here but Barnkvist controlling him for the moment.
Barnkvist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wanker is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Wanker working for a triangle but Barnkvist defends it easily.
#T8##SUB2#
Wanker is looking for a triangle but Barnkvist pushes his legs off easily.
Barnkvist slips nicely into half guard.
Wanker gets back to full guard.
Barnkvist advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (15) vs (4) Wanker
Barnkvist gets to mount! Wanker was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (17) vs (4) Wanker
Wanker is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Wanker is squirming around, avoiding Barnkvist's attempts to control the action.
Wanker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Wanker defends it.
Wanker is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but Wanker defending well.
Barnkvist uses his free foot to push down on Wanker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wanker. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (20) vs (4) Wanker
Wanker is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Barnkvist jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wanker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wanker and Barnkvist has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T10#
Wanker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wanker is looking for a sweep. Barnkvist is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wanker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnkvist is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (23) vs (4) Wanker
Barnkvist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wanker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wanker is squirming around, avoiding Barnkvist's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Barnkvist goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wanker turns into him and now he's in Barnkvist's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (23) vs (6) Wanker
Barnkvist controlling Wanker's posture. #T11#
Wanker preventing the sweep.
Wanker looking to sit in guard and control but Barnkvist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (25) vs (6) Wanker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanker keeping moving, preventing Barnkvist from controlling successfully.
Wanker wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Wanker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnkvist has picked Wanker up and slammed him! Wanker can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnkvist manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (28) vs (6) Wanker
Barnkvist passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wanker! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (30) vs (6) Wanker
Wanker regains half guard.#SUB#
Barnkvist is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Wanker wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnkvist works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (33) vs (6) Wanker#SUB#
Barnkvist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wanker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barnkvist advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (35) vs (6) Wanker
Wanker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Barnkvist has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wanker wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but Wanker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Wanker is looking to improve his position.
Barnkvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Wanker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnkvist is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wanker! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (38) vs (6) Wanker
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wanker is looking to escape. #SUB#
Barnkvist goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wanker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (38) vs (8) Wanker
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Wanker tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnkvist is retaining full guard.
Barnkvist is trying to keep Wanker in close.
Wanker trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wanker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnkvist looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnkvist looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnkvist! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (42) vs (8) Wanker
Wanker is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wanker is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Barnkvist is trying to get an arm triangle but Wanker is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnkvist takes the fight on points by 42 to 8.
A very excited looking Peter Barnkvist made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 13 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saric enables Dravezesdi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saric manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saric (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (4) Dravezesdi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (7) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Saric's coaches at Fairtex MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Saric tries to buck Dravezesdi off but Dravezesdi is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Saric's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saric tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Saric gets back to half guard.
Saric is looking to improve his position.
Saric is in trouble now - Dravezesdi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (10) Dravezesdi
Saric tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saric is working hard here to advance position.
Saric tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Saric is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Dravezesdi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saric is looking to escape.
Saric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Saric is having none of it.
Saric is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dravezesdi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dravezesdi prevents Saric from getting the reversal.#T3#
Saric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saric regains half guard.
Saric tries to roll over but Dravezesdi keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi slows the pace down in half guard.
Dravezesdi moves into full mount! Saric won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (13) Dravezesdi#T4#
Saric is desperately trying to improve his position but Dravezesdi has a good base and remains in mount.
Dravezesdi controlling his opponent.
Saric sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saric wants to control but Dravezesdi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Saric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saric regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Saric wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Saric working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Dravezesdi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dravezesdi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dravezesdi is pushing down on Saric's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saric is fighting to maintain full guard but Dravezesdi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6##SUB#
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dravezesdi pulls his head out easily.
Dravezesdi wants to free his trapped foot but Saric is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dravezesdi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working for a kimura but Saric is defending it quite comfortably.
Saric is trying to control but can't.
Saric is trying to get back to full guard.
Saric is staying active underneath Dravezesdi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Saric is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.
Saric is looking for a sweep. Dravezesdi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saric is trying to control but can't.
Dravezesdi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (16) Dravezesdi
Saric wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Saric (2) vs (19) Dravezesdi
Saric is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Saric fending off the submission attempt from Dravezesdi.
Well, with Dravezesdi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Saric is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Saric prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.#T8##SUB2#
Dravezesdi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dravezesdi controlling well, preventing Saric from escaping the position.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Saric trying to control the action but Dravezesdi just sinks the hooks in.
Saric staying busy and making it hard for Dravezesdi to control.
Saric is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Dravezesdi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dravezesdi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saric haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dravezesdi has good solid back control here. #T9##SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Saric defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Saric trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi won't let him.
Saric wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi working for a choke but Saric is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Saric tries to escape but Dravezesdi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Saric looking to control the position.
Saric trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi won't let him.
Dravezesdi is hanging on to Saric's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Saric defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Saric tries to roll but Dravezesdi sticks to his back.
#T11#
Dravezesdi is trying to stick to Saric's back but Saric is turning into Dravezesdi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dravezesdi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saric. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (4) vs (19) Dravezesdi
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dravezesdi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for a guillotine here but Saric defends easily.
Saric is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Dravezesdi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saric is stalling in the full guard.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Saric won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Saric trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Saric passes easily into half guard.
Saric wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Saric is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saric moves into full mount! Dravezesdi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (7) vs (19) Dravezesdi#T14#
Dravezesdi is trying desperately to improve position.
Saric wants to control the pace but Dravezesdi is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Saric is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dravezesdi has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dravezesdi is desperately trying to improve his position but Saric has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 19 to 7.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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