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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Philip Roth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chuck Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Roth. No joy for Anderson on that attempt.
Roth attempts a counter takedown but Anderson avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson drives through with a takedown into Roth's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roth (0) vs (2) Anderson
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now.
Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (0) vs (5) Anderson
Roth is trying to improve his position.
Roth prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is trying to control Anderson's posture but Anderson avoids it.
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roth wants to control but Anderson postures up.
Anderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roth prevents Anderson from moving into mount.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Roth, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roth is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to advance to mount but Roth denies him.
Roth is trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roth (0) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Roth tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Anderson wants to finish this one by submission but Roth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Anderson.
Anderson forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Roth (0) vs (10) Anderson
Anderson working for a choke but Roth is defending well.
Roth showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (2) vs (10) Anderson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roth is one step ahead there.
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
Anderson is still trying to improve position.
Anderson 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: Roth (2) vs (12) Anderson
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Roth is looking to improve his position.
Anderson uses his free foot to push down on Roth's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roth. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (2) vs (15) Anderson
Roth looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roth is looking to get to half guard.
Anderson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Roth is holding on tight.
Roth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Roth wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Roth is controlling an arm, preventing Anderson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Roth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roth.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Roth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anderson stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (2) vs (18) Anderson
Anderson tries for a kimura but Roth is defending well.
Roth is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Roth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson tries for a kimura but Roth is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roth is looking for a sweep.
Roth manages to get back to half guard.
Roth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roth looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Roth won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Roth tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Roth defending well.
Roth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roth (6) vs (18) Anderson
Roth working for the choke.
Anderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
Roth doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roth (6) vs (20) Anderson
Roth is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Roth.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Roth is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (6) vs (23) Anderson
Anderson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Anderson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roth tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Roth is working to get back to half guard.
Anderson wants to take Roth's back but he can't do it this time.
Anderson working for a guillotine from mount but Roth is in no mood to give up.
Roth is looking to get to half guard.
Roth gets back to half guard.
Anderson prevents Roth from improving his position.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Roth defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Roth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Roth makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roth.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roth working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Roth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anderson passes Roth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Roth is defending well.
Roth wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is working for a kimura but Roth is defending it quite comfortably.
Roth is trying to get back to full guard.
Roth gets full guard.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Anderson won't allow Roth to sweep him here.
Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Roth is trying to control the position but Anderson postures up.
Anderson stands and throws Roth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roth (6) vs (26) Anderson
Anderson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Roth! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roth (6) vs (28) Anderson
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roth sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Roth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but Roth defends it.
Anderson looks winded!
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roth has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Roth to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anderson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Roth pulls down on the head and he's put Anderson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Philip Roth! |
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