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TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Billy Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ron Roy!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roy goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roy prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams has Roy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Roy is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roy down to the mat. Roy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Williams has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy pulls Williams into guard.
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roy dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (0) vs (2) Roy
Roy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Roy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Roy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to roll over but Roy keeps him under control.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Williams is trying is best to control the position here.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy is taking a breather. Williams 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.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Roy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to improve his position but Roy is controlling well.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Roy is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Roy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roy tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Roy is very close to passing his half guard.
Roy wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams is looking to control Roy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Roy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roy is working away from the top position though.
Williams has his hands clasped together around Roy's back. He's all about the action.
Roy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Williams keeping control of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Roy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams keeping full guard, as Roy tries to pass.
Roy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roy preventing the sweep.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roy postures up.
Roy wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Roy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roy 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 eleven minutes gone in the round.
Roy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Roy keeps trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Roy is proving a slippery customer.
Roy controlling from the top position.
Roy preventing the sweep.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roy wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams looking to control.
Roy content to stall in guard here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Roy stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams managing to control the position.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (2) Roy
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Williams gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Williams takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. |
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