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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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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.#CL#
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.
#CL#
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.#TD#
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.#SUB#
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.#T1#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
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. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tamdfjsmf is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tamdfjsmf defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
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.#SUB#
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. #T4#
Gracie trying to control but Tamdfjsmf is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
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#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Tamdfjsmf defends easily.
Tamdfjsmf controlling from the top position. #T5#
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.#SUB2#
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
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#T6#
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.
#T7#
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. #T8#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tamdfjsmf is controlling well.
#SUB2#
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.
#T9##SUB#
Tamdfjsmf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tamdfjsmf pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Tamdfjsmf prevents Gracie from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
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. #T11#
Tamdfjsmf is trying to break free.
Tamdfjsmf is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie wants to control but Tamdfjsmf is keeping busy.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T12#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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#T13#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Tamdfjsmf staying calm.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
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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Main event
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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; Jake Robertson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Adryan Souza!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robertson sprawls well. Robertson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Robertson closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
Souza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Robertson is defending well.
Robertson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jake Robertson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adryan Souza.
Souza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robertson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Souza shoots and misses #CL#
and Robertson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Souza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Robertson pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza misses with a takedown #CL#
and Robertson counters by moving into the clinch.
Souza has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Robertson after a bit of a struggle.
Souza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Robertson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Souza looks for a takedown but Robertson sprawls well.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Robertson as Souza shoots in.#CL#
Robertson closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.#TD#
Robertson has picked Souza up - he's going for a ride! Robertson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robertson (2) vs (0) Souza
Souza is trying to maintain the position but Robertson is very close to passing his half guard.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Robertson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robertson (5) vs (0) Souza
Robertson looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Souza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Souza keeps trying to improve his position.
Robertson controlling from mount. #T3#
Robertson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Robertson has a good base and remains in mount.
Souza tries to hold on but Robertson postures up.
Robertson prevents Souza from getting the reversal.#T4#
Souza is still trying to improve position.
Robertson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robertson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souza on the ground.
Robertson controlling from the full mount.
Souza wants to hold on but Robertson pushes him away.#T5#
Souza sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Robertson is controlling the pace.
Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Robertson is working away from the top position though.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Robertson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Robertson tries to pass to full mount but Souza defends it.
Robertson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Souza wants to control but Robertson is keeping busy.
#T7#
Souza wants to improve his position but Robertson is controlling well.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Robertson stalling.
Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Robertson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robertson stopping the sweep attempt from Souza.
Robertson tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
Souza 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.
Robertson passes into half guard. #T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Robertson in particular looking to stall.
Souza trying to hold on to Robertson's head to control him but Robertson postures up.
Robertson is controlling the pace.
Robertson is pressing down on Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Souza is holding on for now. #T10#
Robertson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Souza is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Robertson is tapping! Great win for Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adryan Souza! |
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