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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Billy Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ron Roy!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roy goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roy prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams has Roy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roy is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roy down to the mat. Roy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Williams has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Roy pulls Williams into guard.
#SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roy dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (0) vs (2) Roy
Roy showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Roy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Roy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Roy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Williams tries to roll over but Roy keeps him under control.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Williams is trying is best to control the position here.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Roy is taking a breather. Williams 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.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Roy is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Roy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Williams wants to improve his position but Roy is controlling well.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Roy is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Roy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Roy tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Roy is very close to passing his half guard.
Roy wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams is looking to control Roy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Roy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roy is working away from the top position though.
Williams has his hands clasped together around Roy's back. He's all about the action.
Roy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Williams is looking to improve his position.
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.
Williams keeping control of the position. #T9#
Williams is looking for a sweep. Roy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams keeping full guard, as Roy tries to pass.
Roy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roy preventing the sweep. #T10#
Roy postures up.
Roy wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Roy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roy 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. #T11#
Roy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roy keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Roy is proving a slippery customer.
Roy controlling from the top position.
Roy preventing the sweep.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T13#
Roy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roy wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams looking to control.
Roy content to stall in guard here. #T14#
Roy stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams managing to control the position.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (2) Roy
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Williams gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Williams takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Micael Galvao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dakota Thunderhawk!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Thunderhawk shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Thunderhawk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Galvao on his heels. He'll look to pass Galvao 's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (0) vs (2) Thunderhawk
Thunderhawk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Galvao keeping full guard, as Thunderhawk tries to pass.
Galvao 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunderhawk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thunderhawk stopping the sweep attempt from Galvao .#T1#
Thunderhawk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Thunderhawk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galvao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thunderhawk forces his way into half guard.
Thunderhawk wants to advance to full mount but Galvao doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Galvao keeping moving, preventing Thunderhawk from controlling successfully.
Galvao seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Galvao controls Thunderhawk momentarily but Thunderhawk frees himself.
Thunderhawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Galvao trying to control the position here.
Galvao can't keep his opponent in guard - Thunderhawk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Galvao controlling the position well.
Galvao wants to control but Thunderhawk is keeping busy.
#T4#
Thunderhawk is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Galvao seems keen to control Thunderhawk's posture.
Thunderhawk wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Galvao controls Thunderhawk momentarily but Thunderhawk frees himself. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao controls Thunderhawk momentarily but Thunderhawk frees himself.
Thunderhawk controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao is trying to keep Thunderhawk in close.
#T6#
Thunderhawk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunderhawk is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thunderhawk stopping the sweep attempt from Galvao .
Thunderhawk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Galvao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thunderhawk is one step ahead there. #T7#
Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Thunderhawk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thunderhawk trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunderhawk postures up.
Thunderhawk showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Thunderhawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now.
Galvao trying to control the position.
Thunderhawk 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.
Thunderhawk trying to move into half guard but instead Galvao has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (2) Thunderhawk#T9#
Galvao stays in close to Thunderhawk's body and controls the position.
Thunderhawk pulls Galvao in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Galvao is sitting in close to Thunderhawk's body. Thunderhawk has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Galvao is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Galvao is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Thunderhawk.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dakota Thunderhawk! |
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