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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Theodore Rothschild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Banky Edwards!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Rothschild closes the distance and clinches.
Edwards changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rothschild fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Edwards decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rothschild (0) vs (2) Edwards
Edwards is stalling here. Rothschild is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Edwards seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rothschild has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rothschild (4) vs (2) Edwards
Edwards is looking for a sweep.
Edwards keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Rothschild is staying tight to Edwards's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Edwards tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rothschild wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Edwards struggling a bit here.
Edwards is being controlled here. #T3#
Edwards is looking to regain half guard here but Rothschild keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as Rothschild controls the position.
Edwards is looking for a sweep.
Rothschild 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 Edwards's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Edwards gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rothschild with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Edwards wants to improve his position but Rothschild is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Edwards is trying to control but Rothschild manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rothschild (7) vs (2) Edwards
Rothschild seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Edwards is holding on tight.
Edwards looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rothschild (10) vs (2) Edwards
Rothschild has good solid back control here. #T6#
Edwards is really stuck here.
#T7#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T8#
Rothschild seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Edwards for as long as he can get away with.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rothschild continues to stall.#T9#
Edwards trying to control the position but Rothschild manages to sink in the hooks.
Rothschild biding his time, controlling Edwards.
Edwards is trying to break free.
#T10#
Rothschild has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Edwards's body.
#T11#
Edwards tries to escape the position.
Rothschild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rothschild controlling the positon.#T12#
Rothschild not allowing Edwards to control his hands.
What can Edwards do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Edwards trying to control the hands but Rothschild breaks the grip.
Rothschild just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Edwards can't escape the position.
Rothschild controls the position.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rothschild controlling the positon.#SUB#
Edwards is trying to control the position but Rothschild manages to sink in the RNC - Edwards is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Theodore Rothschild! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Bomstaerk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hatori Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bomstaerk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanzo but Hanzo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Hanzo takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bomstaerk has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bomstaerk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hanzo prevents it.
Bomstaerk is pressed up against the cage. Hanzo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bomstaerk down to the mat. Bomstaerk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bomstaerk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanzo tries to avoid it but Bomstaerk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanzo to the ground. Hanzo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bomstaerk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bomstaerk shoots in and drives through. Hanzo sprawls well.
Bomstaerk doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanzo circles away.
#CL2#
Hanzo closes the distance and clinches.
Hanzo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bomstaerk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hanzo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hanzo has hold of one of Bomstaerk's legs. Bomstaerk is fighting the takedown attempt but Hanzo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bomstaerk (0) vs (2) Hanzo#SUB#
Bomstaerk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bomstaerk looking for a sweep. Not yet Bomstaerk, not yet. #T1##SUB#
Bomstaerk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hanzo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bomstaerk. Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (0) vs (5) Hanzo
Hanzo happy to just control the position for now.
Bomstaerk tries to improve position but can't.
Bomstaerk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bomstaerk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bomstaerk has a hand on Hanzo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hanzo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (0) vs (8) Hanzo
Bomstaerk is looking to improve his position but Hanzo isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Bomstaerk wants to hold on but Hanzo pushes him away.
Bomstaerk is trying to escape the mount.
Bomstaerk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bomstaerk tries to get out of the position.
Bomstaerk tries to hold on but Hanzo pushes him away.
Bomstaerk is trying desperately to improve position.
Hanzo avoids the attempt from Bomstaerk to control.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bomstaerk is trying to reverse the position but instead Hanzo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Bomstaerk (0) vs (11) Hanzo
Bomstaerk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bomstaerk manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Bomstaerk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanzo pulls his head out easily.
Bomstaerk trying to get back to full guard but Hanzo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (0) vs (14) Hanzo
Hanzo content just to control the position here. #T4#
Bomstaerk is trying to escape the mount.
Bomstaerk gets back to half guard.
Bomstaerk wants to get back to full guard.
Bomstaerk moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Bomstaerk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bomstaerk wants to hit a sweep here but Hanzo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bomstaerk there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (0) vs (17) Hanzo#T5#
Bomstaerk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanzo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hanzo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bomstaerk regains half guard.
Hanzo prevents Bomstaerk from improving his position.
Hanzo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Bomstaerk is looking to get back to full guard here but Hanzo has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (0) vs (20) Hanzo
Hanzo taking a breather here.
Bomstaerk is looking to regain half guard here but Hanzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bomstaerk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bomstaerk (2) vs (20) Hanzo#T7#
Hanzo tries to get to full guard but Bomstaerk has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bomstaerk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanzo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bomstaerk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanzo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bomstaerk wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
Hanzo managing to control the position. #T8#
Hanzo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bomstaerk has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (5) vs (20) Hanzo#SUB#
Bomstaerk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hanzo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bomstaerk but great work by Hanzo. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bomstaerk (5) vs (24) Hanzo
Bomstaerk is looking to regain half guard here but Hanzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bomstaerk struggling a bit here.
Bomstaerk is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bomstaerk is looking to get back to full guard here but Hanzo has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (5) vs (27) Hanzo#T9#
Hanzo controlling from side mount.
Bomstaerk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanzo controlling the position.
Bomstaerk struggling a bit here.#T10#
Bomstaerk seems a little lost for a moment, as Hanzo dominates the positioning.
Bomstaerk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bomstaerk sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Bomstaerk has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hanzo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hanzo! Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (5) vs (30) Hanzo
Bomstaerk is letting Hanzo control him for a moment. #T11#
Bomstaerk tries to buck Hanzo off but Hanzo is having none of it.
Hanzo working away.
Bomstaerk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomstaerk is breathing heavily.#T12#
Bomstaerk is working hard here to advance position.
Bomstaerk is being controlled here.
Bomstaerk tries to buck Hanzo off but Hanzo is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Bomstaerk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bomstaerk (7) vs (30) Hanzo
Bomstaerk is looking to pass Hanzo's guard but actually Hanzo recovers to full guard.
Bomstaerk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanzo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13##SUB#
Bomstaerk is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hanzo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hanzo has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bomstaerk (7) vs (32) Hanzo
Hanzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomstaerk is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bomstaerk looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hanzo has picked Bomstaerk up and slammed him! Bomstaerk can't keep hold of the triangle and Hanzo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bomstaerk (7) vs (35) Hanzo
Bomstaerk tries to improve position but can't.
Hanzo controls the position from side control.#T14#
Bomstaerk tries to bench press Hanzo off him but Hanzo keeps the position.
The referee asks Hanzo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hanzo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bomstaerk can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanzo controls the position.
Bomstaerk tries to bench press Hanzo off him but Hanzo keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanzo wins on points by 35 to 7.
Hatori Hanzo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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