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VR:GC 7 - Leeuwenhoek × Elvul 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Jasper Leeuwenhoek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 27 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leeuwenhoek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Leeuwenhoek is trying to drag Elvul to the mat but Elvul just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leeuwenhoek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Elvul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leeuwenhoek goes for a takedown attempt but Elvul pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasper Leeuwenhoek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elvul shoots in and gets a takedown into Leeuwenhoek's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leeuwenhoek (0) vs (2) Elvul
Leeuwenhoek 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.
Leeuwenhoek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Elvul is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek wants to sweep but no luck.
Leeuwenhoek looking to control.
Leeuwenhoek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elvul looking to pass the guard.
Leeuwenhoek managing to control the position.
Leeuwenhoek keeping full guard, as Elvul tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Elvul is one step ahead there.
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Leeuwenhoek is keeping the position.
Leeuwenhoek wants to sweep but no luck.
Leeuwenhoek working a defensive guard but Elvul manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leeuwenhoek (0) vs (5) Elvul
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Leeuwenhoek tries to improve position but can't.
Leeuwenhoek looking for a sweep but Elvul has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leeuwenhoek (0) vs (7) Elvul
Elvul wants to take his opponent's back but Leeuwenhoek doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek tries to reverse the position but Elvul maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvul moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Leeuwenhoek (0) vs (10) Elvul
Elvul is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Leeuwenhoek taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Elvul.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dreynos Elvul! Dreynos Elvul retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Dreynos Elvul 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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