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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Jakob Rolf! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Miyamoto Musashi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rolf fails with the takedown.
Musashi moves into the clinch.
Rolf gets underhooks to prevent Musashi's takedown attempt.
Rolf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Musashi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Musashi rushes Rolf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rolf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Musashi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Musashi after a bit of a struggle.
Rolf wants a takedown.
Rolf looking for a takedown.
Musashi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rolf can't fight it off and eventually Musashi manages to take the fight to the floor. Rolf looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolf (0) vs (2) Musashi
Musashi trying to control but Rolf is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf keeping moving, preventing Musashi from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolf is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (2) vs (2) Musashi
Rolf is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf looking to pass the guard.
Musashi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rolf controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf'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.
Rolf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Musashi for as long as he can get away with.
Musashi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Musashi is keeping the position.
Rolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rolf forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rolf is looking to advance position but Musashi won't allow it.
Rolf looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Still in half guard, Rolf seems content to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
We've been informed that Musashi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rolf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolf continues to stall.
Musashi trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Musashi is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rolf in particular looking to stall.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Musashi is defending well.
Rolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rolf wants to pass to mount but Musashi is defending the position.
Rolf passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolf (5) vs (2) Musashi
Rolf controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rolf is looking to work his way around to Musashi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Musashi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolf (8) vs (2) Musashi
Rolf is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Musashi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rolf really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Musashi.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Rolf.
Further stalling from Rolf.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Musashi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Musashi is having to fend off submission attempts from Rolf, who is looking to sink in the choke. Rolf doesn't have the hooks in though and Musashi manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (8) vs (4) Musashi
Musashi postures up.
Rolf trying to control the position here.
Rolf wants to sweep here but Musashi controlling him for the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rolf pulls Musashi in close to prevent any damage.
Rolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Musashi won't allow Rolf to sweep him here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolf (10) vs (4) Musashi
Rolf controlling from the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rolf passes Musashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolf trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolf takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A relieved looking Jakob Rolf thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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