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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ali Amir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joels Van Wijnbergen!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Amir moves into the clinch successfully.
Amir pulls guard successfully.
Amir working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Wijnbergen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Wijnbergen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Van Wijnbergen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Amir seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Amir keeping full guard, as Van Wijnbergen tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amir throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Van Wijnbergen escapes and throws Amir's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (0) vs (3) Van Wijnbergen
Amir is trying to work for a sweep but Van Wijnbergen has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Amir (0) vs (5) Van Wijnbergen
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.
Amir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amir tries to improve his position but instead Van Wijnbergen has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amir (0) vs (8) Van Wijnbergen
Amir tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Van Wijnbergen controlling the positon.
Amir is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Van Wijnbergen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Amir looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Van Wijnbergen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amir is keeping busy.
Amir tries to escape the position.
Amir tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Amir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Amir looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amir (0) vs (11) Van Wijnbergen
Amir rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amir wants to improve his position but Van Wijnbergen is controlling well.
Amir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Amir wants to improve his position but Van Wijnbergen is controlling well.
Amir has a hand on Van Wijnbergen's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Van Wijnbergen takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (0) vs (14) Van Wijnbergen
Amir wants to hold on but Van Wijnbergen pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen prevents Amir from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amir tries to hold on but Van Wijnbergen postures up.
Van Wijnbergen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amir is looking to escape.
Amir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Amir looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amir (0) vs (17) Van Wijnbergen
Amir tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Van Wijnbergen prevents Amir from getting the reversal.
Amir tries to hold on but Van Wijnbergen postures up.
Amir is looking to get to half guard.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the attempt from Amir to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen prevents Amir from getting the reversal.
Amir is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Amir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amir (2) vs (17) Van Wijnbergen
Amir passes Van Wijnbergen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to control but can't.
Amir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Wijnbergen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Amir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Wijnbergen defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and defends easily.
Amir is trying to work for a kimura but Van Wijnbergen is defending well.
Van Wijnbergen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amir wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Wijnbergen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Amir is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and defends easily.
Amir is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Van Wijnbergen reverses the position - he's now on top in Amir's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amir (2) vs (19) Van Wijnbergen
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Amir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Amir has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Van Wijnbergen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Amir. Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (2) vs (22) Van Wijnbergen
Amir tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Van Wijnbergen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Amir (2) vs (24) Van Wijnbergen
Amir tries to control Van Wijnbergen's body but Van Wijnbergen pushes him off. Amir squirms to his side and now Van Wijnbergen has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amir (2) vs (27) Van Wijnbergen
Amir is trying to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Amir is working hard here to advance position.
I would not like to be Amir right now.
Amir is keeping busy.
Amir can't escape the position.
Amir trying to control the position but Van Wijnbergen manages to sink in the hooks.
Van Wijnbergen controls the action.
Amir is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Amir is trying to break free.
Amir trying to control the hands but Van Wijnbergen breaks the grip.
Amir rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Amir actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen trying to control the action but Amir is working from the bottom.
Amir actively working from the bottom here.
Van Wijnbergen moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Amir. Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (2) vs (30) Van Wijnbergen
Amir is looking for a sweep.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Amir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Van Wijnbergen prevents Amir from improving his position.
Amir is refusing to be controlled, as Van Wijnbergen sits in half guard.
Amir wants to get back to full guard.
Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Amir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Van Wijnbergen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Amir (2) vs (33) Van Wijnbergen
Amir is looking to improve his position but Van Wijnbergen isn't that keen on the idea.
Van Wijnbergen controlling his opponent.
Amir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Amir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amir (4) vs (33) Van Wijnbergen
Amir looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amir passes Van Wijnbergen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Amir is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Wijnbergen is just riding it out for now. Amir eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Wijnbergen wins on points by 33 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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