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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Reinhard Tristan Eugen Heydrich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Andrew Clay!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Clay rushes Heydrich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heydrich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Clay showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clay preventing the sweep.
Heydrich is working hard here to advance position.
Heydrich working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heydrich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heydrich wants to control the position but Clay says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Heydrich is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clay is looking to take a break and control but Heydrich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clay is pressing down on Heydrich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heydrich is holding on for now.
Heydrich wants to improve his position but Clay is controlling well.
Heydrich actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Heydrich is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Heydrich is looking to improve his position.
Heydrich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich tries to get to full guard but Clay has control of the leg.
Clay is pressing down on Heydrich's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heydrich is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heydrich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Clay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heydrich wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Heydrich.
Heydrich pulls Clay in close to prevent any damage.
Clay preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clay trying to control but Heydrich is working from the bottom.
Clay won't allow Heydrich to sweep him here.
Heydrich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clay controls the pace.
Heydrich keeping moving, preventing Clay from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clay looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heydrich is looking for a triangle but Clay pushes his legs off easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich controls Clay momentarily but Clay frees himself.
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Heydrich.
Heydrich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clay controls the pace.
Heydrich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heydrich keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
Clay preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clay controls the pace.
Clay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Heydrich wants to sweep but no luck.
Clay wants to control from the top but Heydrich keeps moving.
Heydrich wants to sweep here but Clay controlling him for the moment.
Heydrich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clay has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Heydrich (0) vs (3) Clay
Heydrich is looking to reverse the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich struggling a bit here.
Heydrich looking for a sweep but Clay has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Heydrich (0) vs (5) Clay
Heydrich is trying to escape the mount.
Clay wants to control the pace but Heydrich is squirming around nicely.
Clay controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich tries to hold on but Clay postures up.
Heydrich gets back to half guard.
Heydrich is looking to improve his position.
Heydrich is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich wants to control but Clay is keeping busy.
Clay slows the pace down in half guard.
Heydrich is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich moves into full guard.
Heydrich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heydrich pulls Clay in close to prevent any damage.
Clay won't allow Heydrich to sweep him here.
Heydrich keeping full guard, as Clay tries to pass.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich is looking to sweep but instead, Clay has passed into half guard.
Clay is thwarting Heydrich's attempts to control the position.
Clay wants to control but Heydrich is keeping him busy.
Heydrich tries to roll over but Clay keeps him under control.
Heydrich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clay's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Heydrich (4) vs (5) Clay
Heydrich not allowing Clay to control his hands.
Heydrich is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Clay is in bad spot here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Heydrich is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Heydrich will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Clay turns into Heydrich and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Heydrich (4) vs (7) Clay
Heydrich wants to control the position but Clay says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Clay trying to control from half guard but Heydrich is working away.
Heydrich is looking for a sweep. Clay is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heydrich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Clay stopping the sweep attempt from Heydrich.
Heydrich pulls Clay in to control the position.
Heydrich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clay has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Heydrich (4) vs (10) Clay
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heydrich tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay wins on points by 10 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Andrew Clay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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