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TWGC 14 (170lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Blake and Erkki Elastinen. Elastinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cascada - Dangerous. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Michael Blake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Elastinen gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch.
Elastinen lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blake (0) vs (2) Elastinen
Elastinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Elastinen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Elastinen has Blake in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (2) Elastinen
Elastinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blake (2) vs (4) Elastinen
Elastinen trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Elastinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen won't allow Blake to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Blake'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.
Elastinen trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake 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.
Blake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Elastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
Blake wants to sweep but no luck.
Elastinen content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Blake has locked up a guillotine! Blake's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Elastinen is holding on here and Blake must be using up a lot of energy. Elastinen has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Blake gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michael Blake!
Michael Blake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Nada and Malakai Semerkhet. Semerkhet has chosen راقصة صغيرة as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Frank Nada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Malakai Semerkhet!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nada shoots in looking for a takedown but Semerkhet manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Semerkhet tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nada is defended easily by Semerkhet.
Semerkhet changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nada misses with a takedown attempt - Semerkhet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Semerkhet feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Semerkhet defends well and Nada ends up having to push Semerkhet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Semerkhet is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Semerkhet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Semerkhet's waist but Semerkhet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nada off to one side.
Semerkhet changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nada looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nada (2) vs (0) Semerkhet
Nada looking to sit in guard and control but Semerkhet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nada (2) vs (2) Semerkhet
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada keeping full guard, as Semerkhet tries to pass.
I've been told that Semerkhet has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Nada pulls Semerkhet in close to prevent any damage.
Semerkhet controlling from the top position.
Nada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Semerkhet stopping the sweep attempt from Nada.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semerkhet controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nada has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Semerkhet has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nada (2) vs (5) Semerkhet
Nada is looking for a sweep.
Nada looking for a sweep but Semerkhet has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nada (2) vs (7) Semerkhet
Nada sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nada trying to control from the bottom.
Nada tries to roll over but Semerkhet keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet controlling the action here.
Nada trying to hold on to Semerkhet's head to control him but Semerkhet postures up.
Nada is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Semerkhet takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nada wants to improve his position but Semerkhet is controlling well.
Semerkhet controlling the action here.
Nada wants to improve his position but Semerkhet is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Nada's thigh. Nada counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nada will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Semerkhet is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nada trying to keep a closed guard but Semerkhet is proving a slippery customer.
Nada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Semerkhet sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Nada doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Semerkhet paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Nada - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Nada!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Frank Nada waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras. |
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