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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D3): London 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Boogie Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Crocodilo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crocodilo fails with the takedown.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Crocodilo. Crocodilo gets slowly back to his feet.
Crocodilo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Crocodilo persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Boogie Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Crocodilo.
Crocodilo dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Jones has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Crocodilo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crocodilo wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Crocodilo's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocodilo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Crocodilo jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crocodilo is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones wants to control from the top but Crocodilo keeps moving.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crocodilo keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones trying to control but Crocodilo is working from the bottom.
Crocodilo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones is looking to pass into half guard but Crocodilo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Crocodilo is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Crocodilo
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crocodilo on the ground.
Crocodilo wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crocodilo seems to be looking for submissions.
Crocodilo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crocodilo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crocodilo is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Crocodilo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crocodilo wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones is in trouble now - Crocodilo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (5) Crocodilo
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crocodilo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Crocodilo.
Crocodilo with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crocodilo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Crocodilo controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to escape the mount but Crocodilo keeps good control and instead manages to take Jones's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (0) vs (8) Crocodilo
Crocodilo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
Crocodilo tightening his grip on Jones, looking for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to roll but Crocodilo sticks to his back.
Crocodilo looking for the choke but no joy.
Crocodilo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Crocodilo just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Crocodilo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Crocodilo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jones's body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Crocodilo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jones defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Crocodilo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones.
Jones is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jones doesn't escape.
Crocodilo looking for the choke from the back.
I would not like to be Jones right now.
Jones defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jones is defending well though. Crocodilo let's go of the attempt for now.
Crocodilo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jones trying to control the position but Crocodilo manages to sink in the hooks.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilo controls the action.
Crocodilo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jones has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jones defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jones is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Crocodilo gets his way!
Crocodilo looking for the RNC.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilo biding his time, looking for the opening.
It looks like Crocodilo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jones tries to roll but Crocodilo sticks to his back.
Crocodilo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Crocodilo gets his hands free as Jones looks to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Crocodilo.
Crocodilo seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Jones's chin but Jones turns very nicely into Crocodilo's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Jones.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (8) Crocodilo
Crocodilo working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Crocodilo pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Crocodilo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crocodilo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Crocodilo's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crocodilo wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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