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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Floruit Biggus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tenshin Nas!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Biggus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Biggus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Biggus (0) vs (2) Nas
Biggus regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nas stopping the sweep attempt from Biggus.
Biggus looking to control.
Nas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biggus looking to control.
Nas trying to move into half guard but instead Biggus has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biggus (2) vs (2) Nas
Biggus trying to control but Nas is working from the bottom.
Biggus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Biggus wants to control from the top but Nas keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggus looking to pass the guard.
Biggus passes Nas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Biggus is looking to take a break and control but Nas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nas sees it coming and defends easily.
Biggus tries to pass to full mount but Nas defends it.
Biggus is looking to take a break and control but Nas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biggus is looking for a kimura but Nas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Biggus to get the leverage.
Biggus wants to pass to mount but Nas is defending the position.
Nas wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nas tries to get to full guard but Biggus has control of the leg.
Nas is staying active underneath Biggus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Biggus is pressing down on Nas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nas is holding on for now.
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.
Nas trying to control here.
Biggus passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Biggus (5) vs (2) Nas
Biggus looking to control but Nas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nas has given up his back. Will we see Biggus going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Biggus (8) vs (2) Nas
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Biggus looking for the choke from the back.
Biggus working for the choke.
Biggus is working for a rear naked choke. Nas is not defending it well and Biggus has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Nas refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Nas's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Floruit Biggus! |
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