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HC GRAP 17 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Daaniel Teteny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gustafsson wants to clinch.
Teteny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gustafsson pinned against the cage. Gustafsson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Teteny circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been told by Teteny's head coaches at Special Ops N7 Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Teteny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gustafsson but Gustafsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gustafsson is looking to clinch.
Gustafsson clinches up with Teteny and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson wants a takedown but no success here.
Teteny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustafsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daaniel Teteny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson instigates a clinch.
Gustafsson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teteny smiles and moves away.
Daaniel Teteny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teteny gets tackled into the cage by Gustafsson. Gustafsson maintains the clinch.
Gustafsson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Teteny after a bit of a struggle.
Teteny turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Teteny manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Teteny (4) vs (0) Gustafsson
Teteny thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gustafsson tries to buck Teteny off but Teteny is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustafsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Teteny trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Teteny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Teteny is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well.
Gustafsson tries to get to full guard but Teteny has control of the leg.
Teteny is looking for a kimura but Gustafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teteny to get the leverage.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Teteny sits in half guard.
Gustafsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson is not content to let Teteny control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teteny is working for a kimura but Gustafsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Teteny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gustafsson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gustafsson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teteny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gustafsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Teteny.
Gustafsson is trying to maintain the position but Teteny is very close to passing his half guard.
Teteny is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gustafsson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Gustafsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teteny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gustafsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Teteny has Gustafsson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (4) vs (2) Gustafsson
Gustafsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Teteny has Gustafsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Teteny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Teteny being controlled here, momentarily.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Teteny.
Teteny has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Teteny working a defensive guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Teteny seems keen to control Gustafsson's posture.
Gustafsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Teteny dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (6) vs (2) Gustafsson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustafsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teteny manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (6) vs (4) Gustafsson
Gustafsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teteny 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.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Gustafsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Teteny controlling Gustafsson's posture.
Gustafsson looking to sit in guard and control but Teteny gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (8) vs (4) Gustafsson
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Teteny sitting in guard here, content to control.
Teteny has gone for a leg lock! Gustafsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (8) vs (6) Gustafsson
Gustafsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Teteny is keeping the position.
Gustafsson has gone for a leg lock! Teteny slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gustafsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teteny (10) vs (6) Gustafsson
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Teteny from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson has his feet on Teteny's thighs here. He's pushed Teteny off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Teteny screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emil Gustafsson!
After winning the bout, Emil Gustafsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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