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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Knapp! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thumper Impala !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Knapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knapp moves into the clinch.
Knapp is working for takedown but Impala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Impala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knapp prevents it.
Knapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Impala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knapp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Impala pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impala swats away the attempt to clinch by Knapp.
Knapp moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala wants to take the fight to the mat but Knapp manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knapp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Impala .
Knapp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Impala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Impala goes for a takedown attempt but Knapp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Impala wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Impala .
Knapp feinted with a counter takedown.
Impala keeps the fight on the outside.
Impala wants to counter the offense by Knapp and move into the clinch position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knapp has Impala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Impala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Impala wants a takedown but no success here.
Impala prevents the takedown attempt.
Knapp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Impala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knapp clinches with his opponent.
Knapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knapp can't get the takedown.
Knapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Impala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Impala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Knapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Impala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Impala is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knapp is defending well.
Impala is pressed up against the cage. Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Impala down to the mat. Impala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Impala pushes Knapp up against the cage in a clinch.
Knapp looking for a takedown.
Knapp can't get the takedown.
Knapp wants a takedown but no success here.
Knapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knapp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Impala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knapp goes for a takedown attempt but Impala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Impala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knapp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Impala after a bit of a struggle.
Impala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knapp prevents it.
Knapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Impala wants a takedown but no success here.
Impala is pressed up against the cage. Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Impala down to the mat. Impala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Impala has closed the distance and engaged Knapp in a clinch.
Knapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knapp tries for a takedown but Impala manages to get underhooks.
Impala is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knapp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Impala is defending well.
Impala goes for a takedown attempt but Knapp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knapp clinches up with Impala and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knapp tries to score a body lock takedown but Impala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knapp tries for a takedown but Impala manages to get underhooks.
Impala is pressed up against the cage. Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Impala down to the mat. Impala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Impala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Impala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Impala tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knapp gets underhooks to prevent Impala 's takedown attempt.
Impala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Knapp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Impala .
Knapp wants to take the fight to the mat but Impala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knapp gets underhooks to prevent Impala 's takedown attempt.
Knapp can't get the takedown.
Impala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knapp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Impala looks winded!
Knapp tries to clinch up but Impala circles away and keeps his distance.
Impala rushes Knapp and presses him up against the cage.
Impala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knapp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knapp wants a takedown but no success here.
Impala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Knapp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Impala prevents it.
Impala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knapp has Impala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Impala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Impala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Impala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knapp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knapp is pressed up against the cage. Impala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knapp down to the mat. Knapp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Impala moves into the clinch.
Knapp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Impala prevents it.
Knapp tries to score a body lock takedown but Impala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knapp is working for takedown but Impala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Impala stops a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Knapp looking for a takedown.
Impala has Knapp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knapp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knapp gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knapp (2) vs (0) Impala
Knapp wants to free his trapped foot but Impala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Impala is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Impala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knapp pulls his head out easily.
Knapp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Knapp sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Knapp seems to be looking for submissions.
Knapp not doing much here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Impala is concentrating on defense, preventing Knapp from advancing position.
Knapp passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Impala ! Score +3 for passing guard: Knapp (5) vs (0) Impala
Knapp wants to control the pace but Impala is squirming around nicely.
Impala stops Knapp from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Knapp trying to control but Impala is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knapp looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Impala is trying to escape the mount.
Knapp with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Impala wants to control but Knapp is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Knapp working for a submission but Impala is keeping him at bay.
Knapp seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Impala is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Impala sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knapp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Impala defends it well.
Knapp is trying to work for a kimura but Impala is defending well.
Knapp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Impala is looking for a sweep. Knapp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knapp wants to pass to mount but Impala is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knapp in particular looking to stall.
Knapp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Impala sees it coming and defends easily.
Impala is not content to let Knapp control the position.
Impala tries to roll over but Knapp keeps him under control.
Impala 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.
Knapp passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Knapp (8) vs (0) Impala
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Knapp avoids the attempt from Impala to control.
Knapp fails to take his opponent's back.
Knapp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Impala tries to hold on but Knapp pushes him away.
Impala tries to reverse the position but Knapp maintains control.
Knapp trying to control but Impala is having none of it.
Knapp is looking to work his way around to Impala 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Impala wants to hold on but Knapp pushes him away.
Knapp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Knapp content just to control the position here.
Impala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Knapp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Impala tries to hold on but Knapp pushes him away.
Impala is desperately trying to improve his position but Knapp has a good base and remains in mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Knapp with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Knapp goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Impala turns into him and now he's in Knapp's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knapp (8) vs (2) Impala
Knapp 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.
Knapp is trying to control the position but Impala postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Impala trying to control but Knapp is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knapp takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Thumper Impala spoke after the fight, saying 'awww man off to retirement i go for reals i work at the gym to no gains, and 0-7 just says it all. '. |
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