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TWGC 36 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Co-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 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.#CL2#
Tamdfjsmf moves into the clinch.#TD2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T1#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
Rockwell working for submissions but it's allowed Tamdfjsmf to get to half guard.
Rockwell trying to control here.
#T2##SUB#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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.#SUB2#
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#T4#
Rockwell regains half guard.#SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf is working for a kimura but Rockwell is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
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. #T5#
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. #T6#
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. #SUB2#
Rockwell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tamdfjsmf's arms. #T7#
Tamdfjsmf has the hooks in. Rockwell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
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.
#T8#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tamdfjsmf.#SUB2#
Tamdfjsmf working for the choke.
Rockwell tries to escape the position.
Tamdfjsmf controlling from the back.#T9#
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.#SUB2#
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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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Stinky Stonk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Adryan Souza!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stonk circles away.
Stinky Stonk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adryan Souza.#TD#
Stonk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stonk (2) vs (0) Souza
Souza being controlled here, momentarily.
Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza working a defensive guard but Stonk manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stonk (5) vs (0) Souza
We've been hearing good reports from Stonk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stonk in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Stonk in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Souza tries to improve position but can't.
Souza wants to control but Stonk postures up.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Stonk staying calm.#SUB#
Stonk is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Souza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stonk content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Stonk has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Souza! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stonk (7) vs (0) Souza
Stonk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Souza working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stonk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Souza has given up his back here. Will Stonk look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Stonk (10) vs (0) Souza
Stonk controlling well, preventing Souza from escaping the position.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Souza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stonk's guard. Nice work there by Souza.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stonk (10) vs (2) Souza
Stonk pulls Souza in to control the position.
Stonk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Souza wants to control from the top but Stonk keeps moving.
Stonk seems keen to control Souza's posture.#T6#
Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stonk is keeping the position for now.
Stonk 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: Stonk (12) vs (2) Souza
Stonk wants to pass the guard but Souza is defending well.
Stonk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Souza wants to control but Stonk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Stonk is taking a breather. Souza 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.
Stonk passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Stonk (15) vs (2) Souza#T8#
Stonk controlling the position.
Souza is looking for a sweep.
Souza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stonk is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9##SUB#
Stonk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Stonk has control of the leg.
Souza wants to sweep but Stonk has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stonk (18) vs (2) Souza
Souza looks to move to half guard but instead Stonk has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stonk (20) vs (2) Souza#T10#
Souza tries to lock up and control but Stonk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stonk controlling his opponent.
Stonk is looking to work his way around to Souza's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Stonk looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Stonk prevents Souza from getting the reversal.
Stonk looking to control and managing it successfully.
Souza tries to reverse the position but Stonk maintains control.
Stonk avoids the attempt from Souza to control.
Stonk controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Stonk'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.
Souza tries to reverse the position but Stonk maintains control.#T13#
Souza is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stonk wants to take his opponent's back but Souza doesn't allow it.
Souza is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stonk content just to control the position here.
Souza regains half guard.
Stonk controlling the action here.#T14#
Souza wants to improve his position but Stonk is controlling well.
Souza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza is trying to control the position but Stonk postures up.
Stonk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stonk takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
Stinky Stonk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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