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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ola Badmus!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Badmus clinches up against the cage.
Badmus jumps guard.
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Badmus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Badmus trying to keep a closed guard but Philbert is proving a slippery customer.
Philbert forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus looking for submissions off his back.
Philbert slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philbert wants to work for an arm triangle but Badmus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Philbert passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (3) vs (0) Badmus
Badmus tries to buck Philbert off but Philbert is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Badmus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Badmus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Philbert wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badmus gets back to half guard.
Badmus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Philbert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Philbert looking for a submission but Badmus manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philbert works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Badmus is trying to maintain the position but Philbert is very close to passing his half guard.
Philbert trying to control the action but Badmus is working from the bottom.
Philbert trying to advance position but Badmus counters by regaining guard.
Philbert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badmus is trying to control the position but Philbert postures up.
Philbert advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (6) vs (0) Badmus
Philbert gets to mount! Badmus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (8) vs (0) Badmus
Philbert controlling the pace for now.
Badmus tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Badmus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Badmus tries to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Philbert wants to control the pace but Badmus is squirming around nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Badmus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Philbert takes Badmus's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Badmus is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Philbert (11) vs (0) Badmus
Philbert tries to keep control of the position but Badmus is staying busy.
Philbert is really struggling to control Badmus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Philbert just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Badmus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Philbert working for a choke but Badmus is defending well.
Badmus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Badmus turns into Philbert and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (11) vs (2) Badmus
Philbert trying to keep a closed guard but Badmus is proving a slippery customer.
Badmus trying to control but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert trying to keep a closed guard but Badmus is proving a slippery customer.
Badmus controlling from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Badmus looking to pass the guard.
Philbert wants to sweep here but Badmus controlling him for the moment.
Badmus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philbert controls Badmus momentarily but Badmus frees himself.
Badmus passes Philbert's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Philbert tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Badmus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (11) vs (5) Badmus
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Badmus controlling from the full mount.
Philbert gets back to half guard.
Philbert tries to roll over but Badmus keeps him under control.
Badmus is trying to control the action in half guard but Philbert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Badmus is taking a breather. Philbert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Badmus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Philbert wants to improve his position but Badmus is controlling well.
Badmus is pressing down on Philbert's thigh, looking to free his foot. Philbert is holding on for now.
Badmus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Badmus is thwarting Philbert's attempts to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Badmus wants to free his trapped foot but Philbert is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Badmus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Philbert keeps working.
Philbert slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Badmus trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Philbert manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (13) vs (5) Badmus
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Badmus looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Philbert is defending well. Badmus quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Philbert has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Badmus celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ola Badmus!
A very excited looking Ola Badmus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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