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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Finals - 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Seth Rockwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tamdfjsmf moves into the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rockwell regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockwell (0) vs (2) Tamdfjsmf
Tamdfjsmf tries to free his leg and advance position but Rockwell is retaining full guard.
Rockwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tamdfjsmf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tamdfjsmf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tamdfjsmf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rockwell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tamdfjsmf's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockwell (2) vs (2) Tamdfjsmf
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf is pulling down on Rockwell's head. It's preventing any offense from Rockwell, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Tamdfjsmf has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell trying to control but Tamdfjsmf is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rockwell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tamdfjsmf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tamdfjsmf has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockwell (2) vs (4) Tamdfjsmf
Rockwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockwell working for submissions but it's allowed Tamdfjsmf to get to half guard.
Rockwell trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tamdfjsmf passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockwell (2) vs (7) Tamdfjsmf
Tamdfjsmf taking a breather here.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rockwell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rockwell prevents Tamdfjsmf from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rockwell is looking to reverse the position.
Tamdfjsmf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rockwell, who protects the arm well.
A control attempt from Rockwell but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rockwell (2) vs (9) Tamdfjsmf
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell regains half guard.
Tamdfjsmf is working for a kimura but Rockwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Rockwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tamdfjsmf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockwell (2) vs (12) Tamdfjsmf
Tamdfjsmf controlling his opponent.
Tamdfjsmf's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to work his way around to Rockwell's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rockwell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tamdfjsmf controlling the position easily from mount.
Rockwell is trying to reverse the position but instead Tamdfjsmf has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rockwell (2) vs (15) Tamdfjsmf
Rockwell tries to escape but Tamdfjsmf has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rockwell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tamdfjsmf's arms.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf has the hooks in. Rockwell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tamdfjsmf tightening his grip on Rockwell, looking for the choke.
Tamdfjsmf 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 eight minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf working for the choke.
Rockwell tries to escape the position.
Tamdfjsmf controlling from the back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rockwell tries to escape but Tamdfjsmf has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tamdfjsmf controls the position.
Tamdfjsmf keeps control of the position as Rockwell tries to break free.
Tamdfjsmf controls the action.
Rockwell wants to escape the position.
Rockwell is working hard here to advance position.
Rockwell is trying to defend against the choke here but Tamdfjsmf has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tamdfjsmf Tightens the hold and Rockwell taps out furiously! Tamdfjsmf displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!
Seth Rockwell spoke after the fight, saying 'I will hit the gym, get back to the drawing board and see what improvements can be made, you will see me again! '. |
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