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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D4): 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; James Tonal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jimmy Bigbull!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tonal gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bigbull to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tonal (0) vs (2) Bigbull
Tonal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bigbull passes Tonal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tonal tries to roll over but Bigbull keeps him under control.
Bigbull performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Tonal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bigbull on the ground.
Bigbull passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tonal (0) vs (5) Bigbull
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigbull takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Bigbull 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.
Bigbull has control of Tonal's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tonal regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bigbull wants to take his opponent's back but Tonal doesn't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigbull controlling the pace for now.
Bigbull is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tonal to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tonal shrugs it off.
Bigbull controlling his opponent.
Tonal is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigbull wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Bigbull sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tonal is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigbull has control of Tonal's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tonal regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bigbull sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tonal tries to lock up and control but Bigbull gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bigbull sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bigbull has hold of Tonal's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tonal manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bigbull jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tonal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Tonal is trying to escape the position but Bigbull is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Tonal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bigbull is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tonal has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bigbull is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tonal's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bigbull is continuing to stall.
Tonal is trying to work for a sweep but Bigbull has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tonal (0) vs (7) Bigbull
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tonal can't escape the position.
Bigbull controlling from the full mount.
Bigbull is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tonal is surviving well by controlling Bigbull's body position as best he can.
Bigbull controlling from the full mount.
Bigbull is working for a guillotine from mount but Tonal frees his head quite easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tonal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bigbull is working for a guillotine from mount but Tonal frees his head quite easily.
Bigbull working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bigbull takes Tonal's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Tonal is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Tonal (0) vs (10) Bigbull
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bigbull looking to break Tonal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tonal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bigbull will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tonal trying to control the hands but Bigbull breaks the grip.
Tonal wants to escape the position.
Bigbull has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Tonal! Can he survive? No! He's out! Bigbull 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 9:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jimmy Bigbull! |
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