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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andronicus Unimanus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sophus Antias!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Antias has closed the distance and engaged Unimanus in a clinch.
Antias tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Unimanus just stands there and leans against the cage.
Unimanus has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Antias avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Unimanus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Unimanus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Antias pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Antias's coach down at Cozad MMA Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Antias's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andronicus Unimanus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Unimanus looking for a takedown.
Unimanus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Antias after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unimanus is trying to drag Antias to the mat but Antias just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Our sources have told us that Unimanus has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Unimanus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Antias prevents it.
#T1#
Unimanus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Unimanus tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Antias gets control of Unimanus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Antias will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Unimanus wants to control from the top but Antias keeps moving. #SUB#
Unimanus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Unimanus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Antias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Unimanus is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Antias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Unimanus defends it easily.
Antias keeping moving, preventing Unimanus from controlling successfully.
Unimanus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Antias on the ground.
Unimanus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Antias has his foot on Unimanus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Unimanus works his way back into a safe position though.
Antias trying to keep a closed guard but Unimanus is proving a slippery customer.
Unimanus wants to control from the top but Antias keeps moving. #SUB2#
Antias working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Unimanus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Antias is tightening it up a little... Unimanus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Unimanus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Unimanus taps out! Nice BJJ there by Antias!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sophus Antias! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Martin Bhullar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bhullar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bhullar (2) vs (0) Jones
Bhullar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bhullar won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Bhullar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bhullar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bhullar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bhullar from controlling successfully.
Bhullar passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones tries to roll over but Bhullar keeps him under control.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bhullar in particular looking to stall.
Bhullar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bhullar is working away from the top position though.
Bhullar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jones tries to roll over but Bhullar keeps him under control.#T2#
Bhullar is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Bhullar.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bhullar is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bhullar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones controls Bhullar momentarily but Bhullar frees himself.
Bhullar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bhullar looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Bhullar won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Bhullar pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Bhullar is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bhullar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Bhullar trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Bhullar is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bhullar from controlling successfully.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bhullar (2) vs (2) Jones
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones stands and throws Bhullar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bhullar (2) vs (5) Jones
Bhullar regains half guard.
Bhullar is trying to get back to full guard.
Bhullar is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bhullar (2) vs (8) Jones
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Bhullar tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Bhullar is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bhullar is looking to get to half guard.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Bhullar is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Bhullar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Bhullar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bhullar! Score +3 for passing guard: Bhullar (2) vs (11) Jones
Bhullar tries to control Jones's body but Jones pushes him off. Bhullar squirms to his side and now Jones has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bhullar (2) vs (14) Jones#SUB2#
Jones working for the choke.
Bhullar tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Bhullar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bhullar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jones keeps control of the position easily here as Bhullar tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Jones has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bhullar! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jones gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Jones! |
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