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TWGC 44 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rusi Vladamir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Watson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vladamir has closed the distance and engaged Watson in a clinch.
Watson has picked Vladamir up - he's going for a ride! Watson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vladamir (0) vs (2) Watson
Watson wants to free his trapped foot but Vladamir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Watson is thwarting Vladamir's attempts to control the position.
Watson passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vladamir (0) vs (5) Watson
Vladamir manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vladamir (2) vs (5) Watson
Vladamir is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vladamir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Watson sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vladamir is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson is trying to control Vladamir's posture. Vladamir takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Watson! Vladamir is rotating here... this could be the end... Watson is out! Vladamir has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rusi Vladamir!
In his post fight interview, Rusi Vladamir started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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