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TWGC 35 (145lbs, D4): 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Beavis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isak Fridblom!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Beavis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beavis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fridblom changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fridblom is trying to drag Beavis to the mat but Beavis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fridblom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beavis smiles and moves away.
Fridblom has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fridblom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bobby Beavis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isak Fridblom.
Fridblom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beavis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fridblom can't get the takedown.
Fridblom is working for takedown but Beavis is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fridblom jumps guard but Beavis stands there with Fridblom around his waist. Fridblom gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fridblom is trying to pull guard but Beavis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Beavis wants to take the fight to the mat but Fridblom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fridblom manages to pull guard.
Beavis passes Fridblom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beavis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fridblom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Beavis is trying to work for a kimura but Fridblom is defending well.
Beavis seems to be working for a kimura but Fridblom defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beavis is trying to control. Fridblom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fridblom is looking to improve his position.
Fridblom is trying to control but can't.
Beavis uses his free foot to push down on Fridblom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fridblom. Score +3 for passing guard: Beavis (3) vs (0) Fridblom
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fridblom working to try and regain half guard.
Fridblom is still trying to improve position.
Beavis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Fridblom is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Beavis (6) vs (0) Fridblom
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fridblom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beavis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fridblom tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fridblom is trying to defend against the choke here but Beavis has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Beavis Tightens the hold and Fridblom taps out furiously! Beavis displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Beavis! |
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