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TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Potato Squash! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Solomon Bundy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Squash manages to get underhooks.
Bundy has picked Squash up - he's going for a ride! Bundy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Squash (0) vs (2) Bundy
Bundy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Squash is looking to improve his position.
Squash moves into full guard.
Bundy stays in close to Squash's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squash looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Squash pulls Bundy in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Squash is looking to sweep but instead, Bundy has passed into half guard.
Squash has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Squash tries to roll over but Bundy keeps him under control.
Bundy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Squash is looking to improve his position.
Bundy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Squash! Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (0) vs (5) Bundy
Squash is looking to improve his position but Bundy isn't that keen on the idea.
Bundy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy fails to move to back control.
Squash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bundy wants to take Squash's back here but Squash is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bundy avoids the attempt from Squash to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is looking to work his way around to Squash's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bundy content just to control the position here.
Squash is looking to improve his position but Bundy isn't that keen on the idea.
Bundy fails to advance to Squash's back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Squash wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Squash (0) vs (8) Bundy
Bundy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy is riding his opponent, not letting Squash buck him off.
Squash rolls, trying to escape but Bundy keeps control of the position.
What can Squash do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Squash tries to escape the position.
Bundy is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bundy gets his hands free as Squash looks to control.
Squash tries to roll but Bundy sticks to his back.
Bundy biding his time, controlling Squash.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Squash trying to control the action but Bundy just sinks the hooks in.
Bundy controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Squash's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bundy is riding his opponent, not letting Squash buck him off.
Squash is trying to break free.
What can Squash do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Squash is in bad spot here.
Our spies down at at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Exceptional inform us that Bundy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bundy 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.
Bundy has the hooks in. Squash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Squash is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Squash tries to roll but Bundy sticks to his back.
Bundy controlling the position well here. Squash rolled but Bundy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Squash tries to roll but Bundy sticks to his back.
Good control from Bundy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Squash turns into Bundy and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (2) vs (8) Bundy
Squash trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Squash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bundy controlling the position.
Bundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Squash is one step ahead there.
Squash is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bundy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bundy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Squash (2) vs (10) Bundy
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Squash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bundy controls the pace.
Squash working a defensive guard here.
Squash working a defensive guard but Bundy passes into half guard.
Bundy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Squash wants to improve his position but Bundy is controlling well.
Bundy is looking to advance position but Squash won't allow it.
Bundy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Squash tries to roll over but Bundy keeps him under control.
Squash is trying to control but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bundy slows the pace down in half guard.
Bundy is pressing down on Squash's thigh, looking to free his foot. Squash is holding on for now.
Squash is looking for a sweep. Bundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Squash is working hard here to advance position.
Squash wants to control the action here but instead Bundy manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Squash (2) vs (13) Bundy
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bundy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Squash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bundy controlling his opponent.
Bundy is continuing to stall.
Squash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bundy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Squash is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bundy wins on points by 13 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Solomon Bundy thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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