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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Roger Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tamdfjsmf.
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Tamdfjsmf. Tamdfjsmf maintains the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tamdfjsmf has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tamdfjsmf just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tamdfjsmf manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tamdfjsmf (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tamdfjsmf has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is being controlled here.
We've been hearing that Tamdfjsmf has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tamdfjsmf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie being controlled for a moment.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tamdfjsmf's best efforts.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Tamdfjsmf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tamdfjsmf is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tamdfjsmf defends well.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Tamdfjsmf tries to pass.
Tamdfjsmf pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tamdfjsmf drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamdfjsmf (4) vs (2) Gracie
Tamdfjsmf keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Tamdfjsmf is working from the bottom.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Tamdfjsmf slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tamdfjsmf (6) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tamdfjsmf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Tamdfjsmf defends easily.
Tamdfjsmf controlling from the top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf'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.
Gracie 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.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tamdfjsmf stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tamdfjsmf! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamdfjsmf (9) vs (2) Gracie
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tamdfjsmf slows the pace down.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tamdfjsmf's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf not doing much here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Tamdfjsmf tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tamdfjsmf is controlling well.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamdfjsmf pulls his head out easily.
Tamdfjsmf passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tamdfjsmf (12) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie regains half guard.
Tamdfjsmf prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Well, if Tamdfjsmf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamdfjsmf pulls his head out easily.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf prevents Gracie from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tamdfjsmf is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tamdfjsmf to get the leverage.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tamdfjsmf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tamdfjsmf's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tamdfjsmf (12) vs (6) Gracie
Despite being in a bad position, Tamdfjsmf is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to break free.
Tamdfjsmf is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to control but Tamdfjsmf is keeping busy.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tamdfjsmf is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Tamdfjsmf tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tamdfjsmf slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tamdfjsmf as he works his way to full guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tamdfjsmf is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Tamdfjsmf is working from the bottom.
Tamdfjsmf is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Tamdfjsmf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tamdfjsmf is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tamdfjsmf looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tamdfjsmf looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tamdfjsmf! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tamdfjsmf (16) vs (6) Gracie
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Tamdfjsmf staying calm.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamdfjsmf content to control rather than advance.
Tamdfjsmf has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tamdfjsmf takes the fight on points by 16 to 6. |
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