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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 19 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Kaiji Inoue!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Inoue closes the distance and pushes Boesku back into the cage.
Inoue has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boesku uses from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Inoue wants to sweep but no luck.
Boesku avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boesku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Inoue 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Inoue escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boesku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boesku controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Inoue wants to sweep here but Boesku controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boesku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Inoue is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Inoue working for a triangle but Boesku defends it easily.
Boesku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku drops back, looking for a kneebar! Inoue looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Inoue looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Inoue! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (0) vs (4) Inoue
Boesku tries to buck Inoue off but Inoue is having none of it.
Boesku is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Inoue's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boesku won't allow Inoue to pass to mount.
Boesku wants to control but Inoue is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boesku is pressing down on Inoue's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Inoue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boesku is keeping the position for now.
Boesku controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boesku controls Inoue momentarily but Inoue frees himself.
Boesku keeping moving, preventing Inoue from controlling successfully.
Inoue looking to pass the guard.
Boesku throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Inoue escapes and throws Boesku's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (0) vs (7) Inoue
Inoue is looking to take a break and control but Boesku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boesku tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Inoue wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boesku manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boesku is looking to improve his position.
Inoue is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boesku manages to get to full guard.
Boesku is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inoue is aware though and is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boesku has his feet on Inoue's thighs here. He's pushed Inoue 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! Inoue screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Boesku!
An out of breath Roman Boesku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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