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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Unicorn Big Foot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sickwat Dan !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Big Foot fails with a takedown attempt.
And Dan tries to counter it with a takedown but Big Foot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Big Foot fails with a takedown attempt.
Dan keeps the fight on the outside.
Big Foot gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Big Foot (2) vs (0) Dan
Big Foot works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Big Foot (5) vs (0) Dan
Dan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big Foot looking for a guillotine from mount but Dan is having none of it.
Dan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Big Foot has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Big Foot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Big Foot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Big Foot's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Big Foot (5) vs (4) Dan
Big Foot is in bad spot here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dan looking for the choke but no joy.
Big Foot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Big Foot trying to control the hands but Dan breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Big Foot's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dan looking to break Big Foot's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Big Foot remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan doesn't have the hooks in and Big Foot manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Big Foot (7) vs (4) Dan
Big Foot trying to control the position from guard on top but Dan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Big Foot is really struggling to control Dan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dan is trying to control the position but Big Foot postures up.
Dan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Big Foot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Big Foot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dan can't keep his opponent in guard - Big Foot advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Big Foot trying to control from half guard but Dan is working away.
Dan is trying to get back to full guard.
Big Foot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Big Foot prevents Dan from improving his position.
Dan actively working from the bottom here.
Big Foot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot trying to control the pace.
Big Foot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dan sees it coming and defends easily.
Dan is not content to let Big Foot control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Foot works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Big Foot (10) vs (4) Dan
Big Foot wants to finish this one by submission but Dan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Big Foot.
Dan tries to reverse the position but Big Foot maintains control.
Big Foot trying to control but Dan is having none of it.
Big Foot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Big Foot is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Big Foot working for a submission but Dan is keeping him at bay.
Big Foot trying to control but Dan is having none of it.
Dan is working to get back to half guard.
Dan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Big Foot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Big Foot working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dan is looking to get to half guard.
Dan is squirming around, avoiding Big Foot's attempts to control the action.
Dan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Big Foot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot is stalling here but it's allowed Dan to get half guard.
Dan moves into full guard.
Dan seems keen to control Big Foot's posture.
Big Foot looking to pass the guard.
Big Foot advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Big Foot (13) vs (4) Dan
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Dan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big Foot tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dan , who protects the arm well.
Dan stops Big Foot from passing to mount.
Dan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Big Foot (13) vs (6) Dan
Big Foot wants to control but Dan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Big Foot sees it coming and defends easily.
Big Foot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dan is working away from the top position though.
Big Foot is looking for a sweep. Dan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dan wants to free his trapped foot but Big Foot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Big Foot is defending against the submission attempts here by Dan .
Dan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dan is looking for a kimura here.
Big Foot trying to control here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dan 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dan 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Big Foot (17) vs (6) Dan
Dan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Big Foot's arms.
Dan tries to escape but Big Foot has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Big Foot doesn't have the hooks in and Dan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Big Foot (17) vs (8) Dan
Big Foot is adopting a defensive guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dan trying to control but Big Foot is working from the bottom.
Dan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Big Foot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Big Foot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dan trying to control but Big Foot is working from the bottom.
Big Foot 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: Big Foot (19) vs (8) Dan
Dan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Big Foot pulls his head out easily.
Big Foot is stalling here. Dan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Big Foot seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Big Foot (19) vs (12) Dan
Big Foot regains half guard.
Dan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Big Foot (19) vs (15) Dan
Big Foot is desperately trying to improve his position but Dan has a good base and remains in mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Big Foot has worked his arm free - good work by Big Foot!
Big Foot is letting Dan control him for a moment.
Big Foot struggling a bit here.
Big Foot manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dan 's best efforts.
Dan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Big Foot trying to hold on to Dan 's head to control him but Dan postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Big Foot keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dan wants to free his trapped foot but Big Foot is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dan is thwarting Big Foot's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Foot takes the fight on points by 19 to 15. |
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