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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danny Berkel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Crash Clip Nit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Clip Nit gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berkel gets underhooks to prevent Clip Nit's takedown attempt.
Berkel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Clip Nit is working for takedown but Berkel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Berkel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clip Nit after a bit of a struggle.
Berkel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clip Nit pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clip Nit gets caught napping as Berkel dives in and scores a takedown. Clip Nit manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Berkel (2) vs (0) Clip Nit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkel controlling from the top position.
Berkel forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berkel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (5) vs (0) Clip Nit
Clip Nit looks winded!
Berkel content just to control the position here.
Berkel working for a guillotine from mount but Clip Nit is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clip Nit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berkel working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Clip Nit turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Berkel off and cradles Clip Nit's limp body as Berkel celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Danny Berkel!
After winning the bout, Danny Berkel 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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