|
|
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Finals - 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 2 wins and 0 losses; Danny Berkel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jello Belly!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Berkel gets tackled into the cage by Belly. Belly maintains the clinch.
Belly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Berkel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belly keeping moving, preventing Berkel from controlling successfully.
Berkel slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belly is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Belly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belly keeping moving, preventing Berkel from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berkel wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Berkel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Berkel looking to sit in guard and control but Belly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (0) vs (2) Belly
Belly tries to free his leg and advance position but Berkel is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berkel trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belly forces his way into half guard.
Belly prevents Berkel from improving his position.
Belly passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (0) vs (5) Belly
Belly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belly prevents Berkel from getting the reversal.
Belly wants to control the pace but Berkel is squirming around nicely.
Belly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Berkel is looking to improve his position but Belly isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belly avoids the attempt from Berkel to control.
Berkel tries to reverse the position but Belly maintains control.
Belly tries to control but Berkel wriggling away.
Belly goes for an armbar but Berkel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Berkel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (2) vs (5) Belly
Belly keeping moving, preventing Berkel from controlling successfully.
Belly is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Berkel is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 88Fight Club Gym88.. 700pw that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berkel advances to half guard.
Berkel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (5) vs (5) Belly
Berkel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Belly is now in Berkel's guard. A big mistake from Berkel there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (5) vs (7) Belly
Belly wants to control from the top but Berkel keeps moving.
Berkel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (7) vs (7) Belly
Belly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Berkel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (7) vs (9) Belly
Belly advances to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Berkel tries to get to full guard but Belly has control of the leg.
Berkel is not content to let Belly control the position.
Berkel is looking to improve his position.
Belly trying to pass the guard but Berkel defending well.
Berkel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Berkel.
Berkel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belly is pushing down on Berkel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Berkel is fighting to maintain full guard but Belly has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Belly is looking for a kimura here.
Belly is looking to advance position but Berkel won't allow it.
Berkel is looking for a sweep. Belly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belly tries to pass to full mount but Berkel defends it.
Berkel trying to control from the bottom.
Berkel wants to improve his position but Belly is controlling well.
Belly works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (7) vs (12) Belly
Berkel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Belly content just to control the position here.
Berkel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Berkel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berkel tries to lock up and control but Belly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Belly with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Belly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berkel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Berkel wants to control but Belly is keeping busy.
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Berkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berkel is defending against the submission attempts here by Belly.
Berkel trying to hold on to Belly's head to control him but Belly postures up.
Belly passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (7) vs (15) Belly
Berkel manages to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Berkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berkel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Belly.
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Berkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berkel is pressing down on Belly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Belly stands and throws Berkel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (7) vs (18) Belly
Belly is looking to take a break and control but Berkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belly looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Berkel looks to move to half guard but instead Belly has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Berkel (7) vs (20) Belly
Belly tries to control but Berkel wriggling away.
Belly working for a submission but Berkel is keeping him at bay.
Berkel is looking to improve his position but Belly isn't that keen on the idea.
Berkel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Belly works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (7) vs (23) Belly
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Belly wants to control the pace but Berkel is squirming around nicely.
Belly goes for an armbar but Berkel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Berkel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (9) vs (23) Belly
Berkel wants to control from the top but Belly keeps moving.
Belly is trying to control the position but Berkel postures up.
Berkel is looking to pass into half guard but Belly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belly is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Berkel (9) vs (25) Belly
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Berkel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Berkel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Berkel working a defensive guard here.
Berkel looking for a guillotine here but Belly defends easily.
Belly pushes down on Berkel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Berkel is staying active underneath Belly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Berkel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Belly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Berkel (9) vs (28) Belly
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Belly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Berkel tries to hold on but Belly postures up.
Belly controlling the position easily from mount.
Berkel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Belly trying to control but Berkel is having none of it.
Belly wants to finish this one by submission but Berkel is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Belly.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Belly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Belly quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Belly but it's paid off an Berkel is forced to tap! Nice work by Belly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jello Belly!
Jello Belly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
|
|
