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TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bangsit counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bangsit (4) vs (0) Jones
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Bangsit is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Bangsit content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bangsit wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bangsit 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 Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bangsit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bangsit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bangsit but great work by Jones. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bangsit (4) vs (4) Jones
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bangsit! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bangsit (4) vs (6) Jones
Jones tries to control but Bangsit wriggling away.
Bangsit is controlling an arm, preventing Jones from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jones can't control as he wanted to and Bangsit manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Bangsit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is thwarting Bangsit's attempts to control the position.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bangsit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is taking a breather. Bangsit 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.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Bangsit defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Bangsit'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.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Bangsit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Bangsit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is keen to just control but Bangsit is a slippery customer.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bangsit is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Jones 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.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pressing down on Bangsit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bangsit is holding on for now.
Jones prevents Bangsit from improving his position.
Bangsit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pass to full mount but Bangsit defends it.
Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bangsit doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.
Jones is taking a breather. Bangsit 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Bangsit actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bangsit! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (4) vs (9) Jones
Jones content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Jones trying to control but Bangsit is having none of it.
Bangsit regains half guard.
Bangsit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bangsit is keeping the position for now.
Bangsit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (6) vs (9) Jones
Bangsit content to stall in guard here.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bangsit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jones gets back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bangsit'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.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bangsit won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (6) vs (11) Jones
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is keeping the position.
Bangsit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bangsit working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Bangsit is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Bangsit keeps moving.
Bangsit trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Bangsit has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Bangsit looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bangsit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bangsit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bangsit! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bangsit (10) vs (11) Jones
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones seems a little lost for a moment, as Bangsit dominates the positioning.
Bangsit wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones tries to buck Bangsit off but Bangsit is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit working away.
Bangsit moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones wants to control but Bangsit is keeping busy.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Bangsit has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bangsit content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 11 to 10.
A very excited looking Jamaica Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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