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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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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 7 wins and 11 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nori Voluspa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Voluspa looking to score a takedown here. Verus is defending well but Voluspa drives through and ends up in Verus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (0) vs (2) Voluspa
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Verus is keeping the position.
Verus trying to keep a closed guard but Voluspa is proving a slippery customer.
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Verus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Voluspa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Voluspa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Verus pulls Voluspa in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Verus keeps moving.
Verus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Voluspa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (5) Voluspa#SUB2#
Voluspa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Verus is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Voluspa tries for a kimura but Verus is defending well.
Voluspa tries to advance to mount but Verus denies him. #T2#
Verus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Verus is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura but Verus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Voluspa to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Voluspa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Verus is just riding it out for now. Voluspa eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Verus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Voluspa is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Verus is looking to improve his position.
Verus manages to get to full guard.
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Verus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verus tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Verus being controlled here, momentarily.
Verus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Voluspa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verus is keeping the position for now.
Verus is pulling down on Voluspa's head. It's preventing any offense from Voluspa, at least for the moment.
Verus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Verus keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Voluspa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Voluspa wants to control from the top but Verus keeps moving.
Verus wants to sweep but no luck.
Voluspa looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verus trying to control the position.
Voluspa trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom.
Verus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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Voluspa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Voluspa has managed to get both his arms back between Verus's legs - danger averted.#T7##SUB#
Voluspa sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Verus doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Voluspa 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 Verus - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cicero Verus! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Logan Justis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Goromaru clinches up with Justis and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Goromaru gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Justis (0) vs (2) Goromaru#SUB#
Justis looking for submissions off his back.
Goromaru seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Goromaru looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Goromaru wants to work for an arm triangle but Justis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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Goromaru wants to work for an arm triangle but Justis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru wants to control but Justis is keeping him busy.
Justis is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Goromaru seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Goromaru has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Justis (0) vs (5) Goromaru
Goromaru tries to control but Justis wriggling away.
Goromaru wants to take Justis's back but he can't do it this time.
Justis is trying to escape the mount.
Goromaru pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Justis tries to hold on but Goromaru pushes him away.
Justis is working to get back to half guard.
Goromaru looking to control but Justis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Justis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Goromaru is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Justis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Justis! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Justis (2) vs (5) Goromaru
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justis trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goromaru is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Justis (2) vs (7) Goromaru
Goromaru advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Justis (2) vs (10) Goromaru#SUB2#
Goromaru is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Justis looks calm but he's in trouble here. Goromaru gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Justis is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Goromaru lets go of the hold and Justis can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rikiya Goromaru!
A relieved looking Rikiya Goromaru thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Logan Justis had this to say: 'Well shit'. |
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