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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Heartless Jesus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jesus to the mat! Jesus manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jesus (0) vs (2) Siam
Jesus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Siam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jesus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Siam has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SSJ Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus managing to control the position.
Siam is pushing down on Jesus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jesus is fighting to maintain full guard but Siam has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jesus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siam is still trying to improve position.
Jesus is looking to improve his position.
Siam not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Siam content to control rather than advance.
Jesus is trying is best to control the position here.
Siam is taking a breather. Jesus 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus is trying to maintain the position but Siam is very close to passing his half guard.
Siam trying to pass the guard but Jesus defending well.
Jesus gets full guard.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jesus is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Siam trying to control but Jesus is working from the bottom.
Siam content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Siam has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Siam advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jesus (0) vs (5) Siam
Siam tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jesus struggling a bit here.
Siam wants to control but Jesus is keeping him busy.
Siam is staying tight to Jesus's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jesus gets back to half guard.
Siam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jesus is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam not doing much here.
Jesus is trying to control but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jesus won't allow Siam to pass to mount.
Siam is looking for a kimura but Jesus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siam to get the leverage.
Siam wants to take a breather but Jesus is having none of it.
Siam is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jesus reverses the position - he's now on top in Siam's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jesus (2) vs (5) Siam
Siam wants to sweep here but Jesus controlling him for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siam is controlling Jesus's posture.
Siam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jesus won't allow Siam to sweep him here.
Siam has his hands on Jesus's head, controlling the position.
Jesus wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jesus postures up.
Jesus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Siam working for a triangle but Jesus defends it easily.
Siam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Siam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jesus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jesus looking to pass the guard.
Jesus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jesus postures up.
Jesus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jesus has managed to get both his arms back between Siam's legs - danger averted.
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Jesus is proving a slippery customer.
Jesus controlling from the top position.
Siam is pulling down on Jesus's head. It's preventing any offense from Jesus, at least for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jesus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Siam is looking to sweep but instead, Jesus has passed into half guard.
Jesus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Siam wants to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jesus controlling the action here.
Siam controlling the position for now.
Jesus tries to pass to full mount but Siam defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam wants to improve his position but Jesus is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Chan Siam, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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