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TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Sergei Ulatov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ulatov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Archer circles away.
Ulatov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archer as he jumps to the side.
Ulatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Ulatov
Ulatov looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Ulatov
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archer slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulatov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Ulatov is defending well.
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ulatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Archer is controlling the pace.
Ulatov tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (2) Ulatov
Ulatov is desperately trying to improve his position but Archer has a good base and remains in mount.
Archer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ulatov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (8) vs (2) Ulatov
A lull in the action here.
Ulatov showing good submission defense here.
Archer working for a choke but Ulatov reverses nicely into Archer 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (4) Ulatov
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ulatov stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Archer has his feet on Ulatov's thighs here. He's pushed Ulatov 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! Ulatov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Able Archer!
Able Archer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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