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TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vladimir Kosmanov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Marski Martola!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Martola tries to keep at a distance but Kosmanov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Martola's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martola's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kosmanov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martola.
Kosmanov lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kosmanov (2) vs (0) Martola
Kosmanov looking to sit in guard and control but Martola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kosmanov (2) vs (2) Martola
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosmanov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kosmanov (4) vs (2) Martola
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Martola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martola looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martola can't keep his opponent in guard - Kosmanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martola keeping control of the position.
Kosmanov is taking a breather. Martola 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.
Kosmanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Martola is just riding it out for now. Kosmanov eventually gives up the hold.
Martola wants to control but Kosmanov is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Martola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kosmanov trying to control the pace.
Kosmanov is trying to work for a kimura but Martola is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov is controlling the pace.
Martola tries to roll over but Kosmanov keeps him under control.
Kosmanov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kosmanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martola has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kosmanov passes into side control, despite Martola's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kosmanov (7) vs (2) Martola
Martola regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kosmanov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Kosmanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Martola has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Martola actively working from the bottom here.
Kosmanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Martola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kosmanov is trying to work for a kimura but Martola is defending well.
Kosmanov is working for a kimura but Martola is defending it quite comfortably.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kosmanov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Martola defend it? Kosmanov steps over the head and cranks it - Martola is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kosmanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Kosmanov!
An out of breath Vladimir Kosmanov 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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