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TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darrell Abbott and Ryo Theyer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darrell Abbott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryo Theyer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Abbott rushes Theyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abbott gets underhooks to prevent Theyer's takedown attempt.
Abbott wants the takedown. Theyer is fighting it off but Abbott persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Theyer's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abbott (2) vs (0) Theyer
Abbott slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Theyer has eaten all the pies!
Abbott passes Theyer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theyer wants to improve his position but Abbott is controlling well.
Abbott trying to mount his opponent but Theyer defends it.
Theyer is looking for a sweep. Abbott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abbott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abbott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Theyer tries to roll over but Abbott keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theyer trying to control but Abbott postures up.
Abbott is pressing down on Theyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Theyer is holding on for now.
Abbott seems to be working for a kimura but Theyer defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Theyer won't allow Abbott to pass to mount.
Theyer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abbott is working away from the top position though.
Abbott wants to pass to mount but Theyer is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott is working hard here to advance position.
Abbott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Abbott seems to be looking for submissions.
Theyer looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abbott in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theyer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Theyer working for a triangle but Abbott defends it easily.
Theyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abbott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abbott forces his way into half guard.
Theyer is looking to improve his position.
Abbott is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theyer tries to roll over but Abbott keeps him under control.
Abbott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Theyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Abbott looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abbott wants to pass the guard but Theyer is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abbott is taking a breather. Theyer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Theyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abbott with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Theyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abbott is controlling the pace.
Abbott continues to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Theyer won't allow Abbott to pass to mount.
Theyer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abbott pulls his head out easily.
Abbott perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Theyer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Abbott has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Abbott (5) vs (0) Theyer
Abbott controlling the position easily from mount.
More hug and hope from Abbott.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Theyer tries to lock up and control but Abbott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abbott has hold of Theyer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Theyer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Theyer is trying desperately to improve position.
Abbott controlling from mount.
Theyer working to try and regain half guard.
Abbott controlling from the full mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Theyer has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Abbott (8) vs (0) Theyer
What can Theyer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Abbott looking for the RNC.
Abbott is trying to stick to Theyer's back but Theyer is turning into Abbott. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Abbott's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Theyer. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abbott (8) vs (2) Theyer
Theyer wants to pass the guard but Abbott is keeping the position.
Abbott keeping moving, preventing Theyer from controlling successfully.
Abbott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Theyer trying to control but Abbott is working from the bottom.
Abbott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abbott seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Abbott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Theyer defends well.
Abbott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Theyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abbott is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Theyer wants to control from the top but Abbott keeps moving.
Abbott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Theyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abbott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Theyer passes Abbott's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Theyer works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Abbott (8) vs (5) Theyer
Theyer takes Abbott's back. Score +3 for taking back: Abbott (8) vs (8) Theyer
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Abbott tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Abbott is looking to get to half guard.
Theyer is stalling here but it's allowed Abbott to get half guard.
Theyer is trying to control. Abbott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abbott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abbott is not content to let Theyer control the position.
Theyer is looking to advance position but Abbott won't allow it.
Theyer is keen to just control but Abbott is a slippery customer.
Theyer trying to pass the guard but Abbott defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Theyer trying to control from Abbott's half guard. Abbott has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Theyer wants to control from the top but Abbott keeps moving.
Abbott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Theyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abbott keeping moving, preventing Theyer from controlling successfully.
Theyer looking to pass the guard.
Abbott keeping moving, preventing Theyer from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Abbott looking for a guillotine here but Theyer defends easily.
Theyer wants to control from the top but Abbott keeps moving.
Abbott looking for a guillotine here but Theyer defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theyer content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Abbott has locked up a guillotine! Abbott's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Theyer is holding on here and Abbott must be using up a lot of energy. Theyer has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Abbott gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darrell Abbott!
An out of breath Darrell Abbott thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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