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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ian Bigg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bigg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bigg (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson wants to get back to full guard.
Flenderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Flenderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bigg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bigg is looking to advance position but Flenderson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flenderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bigg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bigg'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.
Bigg wants to take a breather but Flenderson is having none of it.
Bigg controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigg is keen to just control but Flenderson is a slippery customer.
Bigg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bigg is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Flenderson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Flenderson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bigg (2) vs (4) Flenderson
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bigg is looking for a sweep.
Bigg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flenderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bigg is looking to improve his position.
Flenderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson is thwarting Bigg's attempts to control the position.
Bigg is looking to improve his position.
Bigg looking for submissions off his back.
Bigg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson is taking a breather. Bigg 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.
Bigg is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flenderson trying to control the pace.
Bigg is trying to maintain the position but Flenderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Bigg wants to improve his position but Flenderson is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bigg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bigg.
Bigg looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Flenderson has picked Bigg up and slammed him! Bigg can't keep hold of the triangle and Flenderson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (2) vs (7) Flenderson
Bigg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flenderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bigg is looking to improve his position.
Flenderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bigg is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bigg is working hard here to advance position.
Flenderson controlling the action here.
Bigg wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson is looking to take a break and control but Bigg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Flenderson 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.
Bigg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flenderson pulls his head out easily.
Bigg is in trouble now - Flenderson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (2) vs (10) Flenderson
Bigg wants to control but Flenderson is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bigg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bigg regains half guard.
Bigg is looking for a sweep. Flenderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bigg trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Flenderson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (2) vs (13) Flenderson
Flenderson controlling the pace for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson prevents Bigg from getting the reversal.
Flenderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bigg to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bigg (2) vs (16) Flenderson
Flenderson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bigg doesn't escape.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bigg tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Flenderson controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Bigg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bigg trying to control the position but Flenderson manages to sink in the hooks.
Bigg can't escape the position.
Bigg is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Flenderson has the hooks in. Bigg is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bigg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bigg is trying to escape the mount.
Flenderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bigg is trying to escape the mount.
Flenderson controlling from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bigg looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bigg (2) vs (19) Flenderson
Flenderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bigg is really stuck here.
Bigg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Flenderson content just to control the position here.
Flenderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bigg is looking to escape.
Bigg tries to hold on but Flenderson postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Flenderson controlling his opponent.
Flenderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bigg regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bigg is trying to get back to full guard.
Flenderson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bigg! Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (2) vs (22) Flenderson
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson wins on points by 22 to 2. |
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