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SSG 166 Philbert vs Berendas PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Darrell Darkins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Leonhard Klopstock!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Darkins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Klopstock! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Darkins (4) vs (0) Klopstock
Darkins trying to control the position but Klopstock is working away.
Klopstock tries to improve position but can't.
Darkins wants to control but Klopstock is keeping him busy.
Darkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klopstock, who protects the arm well.
Darkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Klopstock is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klopstock struggling a bit here.
Darkins controlling from side mount.
Darkins tries to advance to mount but Klopstock denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopstock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klopstock sneaks back into half guard.
Klopstock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Darkins seems content to control.
Darkins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (7) vs (0) Klopstock
Darkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Klopstock is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkins prevents Klopstock from getting the reversal.
Darkins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Darkins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Klopstock has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Klopstock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (7) vs (2) Klopstock
Darkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Darkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Klopstock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Darkins trying to control here.
Klopstock wants to take a breather but Darkins is having none of it.
Darkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klopstock pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkins actively working from the bottom here.
Klopstock seems to be looking for submissions.
Darkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klopstock seems to be looking for submissions.
Klopstock is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Darkins is just riding it out for now. Klopstock eventually gives up the hold.
Darkins is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darkins trying to control from the bottom.
Darkins looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock is trying to control. Darkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darkins won't allow Klopstock to pass to mount.
Klopstock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Klopstock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darkins keeps working.
Klopstock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Klopstock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Klopstock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Klopstock seems to be working for a kimura but Darkins defends the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Darkins looking for submissions off his back.
Klopstock is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Darkins! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (7) vs (5) Klopstock
Darkins is squirming around, avoiding Klopstock's attempts to control the action.
Klopstock looking to secure an arm triangle but Darkins defends it well.
Darkins wants to control but Klopstock is having none of it.
Klopstock has control of Darkins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Darkins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Darkins wants to hold on but Klopstock pushes him away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Klopstock controlling the position easily from mount.
Klopstock tries to control but Darkins wriggling away.
Darkins wants to control but Klopstock is having none of it.
Klopstock goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Darkins is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (9) vs (5) Klopstock
Klopstock 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.
Darkins advances to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Darkins trying to pass the guard but Klopstock defending well.
Darkins is trying to control. Klopstock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Klopstock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Klopstock looking for submissions off his back.
Darkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Klopstock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Klopstock trying to control from the bottom.
Darkins is looking to advance position but Klopstock won't allow it.
Klopstock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darkins pulls his head out easily.
Klopstock is looking for a sweep. Darkins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darkins tries to pass to full mount but Klopstock defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock is in trouble now - Darkins has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (12) vs (5) Klopstock
Darkins moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Darkins (15) vs (5) Klopstock
Darkins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Klopstock preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Darkins.
Darkins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Klopstock is trying to break free.
Klopstock is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Klopstock's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Darkins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Darkins biding his time, controlling Klopstock.
Darkins is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Klopstock right now.
Will Darkins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Darkins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Darkins is hanging on to Klopstock's back as he tries to escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock fending off the submission attempt from Darkins.
Darkins gets his hands free as Klopstock looks to control.
Darkins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Klopstock knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Klopstock for a finish.
Darkins doesn't have the hooks in and Klopstock manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Darkins (15) vs (7) Klopstock
Darkins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darkins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Darkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Klopstock defends it easily.
Darkins is breathing heavily.
Klopstock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock looking to pass the guard.
Klopstock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Darkins's guard.
Klopstock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Darkins is trying to control but can't.
Klopstock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darkins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Klopstock.
Klopstock is thwarting Darkins's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Darkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Darkins trying to control but Klopstock postures up.
Klopstock is trying to work for a kimura but Darkins is defending well.
Darkins tries to roll over but Klopstock keeps him under control.
Klopstock wants to work for an arm triangle but Darkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Darkins looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Darkins is doing well to control the position and prevent Klopstock from advancing to side control.
Klopstock moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Darkins (15) vs (10) Klopstock
Darkins prevents Klopstock from improving position.
Darkins struggling a bit here.
Darkins stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Darkins is trying to control Klopstock's posture but Klopstock avoids it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Klopstock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Klopstock goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Darkins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Klopstock but great work by Darkins. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Darkins (19) vs (10) Klopstock
Klopstock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Darkins trying to mount his opponent but Klopstock defends it.
Darkins wants to control but Klopstock is keeping him busy.
Darkins is thwarting Klopstock's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klopstock tries to get to full guard but Darkins has control of the leg.
Darkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darkins takes the fight on points by 19 to 10.
After winning the bout, Darrell Darkins 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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