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TWGC 40 (145lbs, D4): Finals - 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lucas Van Den Broeck! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Julian Uoston Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Van Den Broeck looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Den Broeck (2) vs (0) Uoston Jr
Uoston Jr 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.
Van Den Broeck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uoston Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Uoston Jr 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.
Uoston Jr keeping full guard, as Van Den Broeck tries to pass.
Van Den Broeck sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Den Broeck stopping the sweep attempt from Uoston Jr.
Van Den Broeck tries to free his leg and advance position but Uoston Jr is retaining full guard.
Uoston Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Uoston Jr has his foot on Van Den Broeck's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Den Broeck works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Den Broeck wants to control from the top but Uoston Jr keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uoston Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Den Broeck is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Den Broeck is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Uoston Jr 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: Van Den Broeck (2) vs (2) Uoston Jr
Uoston Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Den Broeck sees it coming and defends easily.
Van Den Broeck tries to roll over but Uoston Jr keeps him under control.
Uoston Jr is working for a kimura but Van Den Broeck is defending it quite comfortably.
Uoston Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Van Den Broeck defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uoston Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Den Broeck is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Den Broeck is trying to control but can't.
Van Den Broeck controlling the position for now.
Uoston Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Uoston Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Den Broeck defends it well.
Uoston Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Van Den Broeck is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Uoston Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Van Den Broeck defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck is defending against the submission attempts here by Uoston Jr.
Van Den Broeck won't allow Uoston Jr to pass to mount.
Uoston Jr is looking for a kimura here.
Uoston Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Den Broeck keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Uoston Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Uoston Jr is looking to advance position but Van Den Broeck won't allow it.
Uoston Jr looking for a submission but Van Den Broeck manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck working a defensive guard here.
Uoston Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Den Broeck is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Den Broeck has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Den Broeck (4) vs (2) Uoston Jr
Van Den Broeck stopping the sweep attempt from Uoston Jr.
Uoston Jr wants to improve his position but instead Van Den Broeck has moved into half guard.
Uoston Jr trying to get back to full guard but Van Den Broeck takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Den Broeck (7) vs (2) Uoston Jr
Van Den Broeck controlling from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Uoston Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Den Broeck controlling the position easily from mount.
Uoston Jr can't escape the position.
Van Den Broeck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Uoston Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Van Den Broeck tries to control but Uoston Jr wriggling away.
Uoston Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Uoston Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Uoston Jr manages to get to full guard.
Uoston Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Den Broeck defends it easily.
Uoston Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Van Den Broeck uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Van Den Broeck (10) vs (2) Uoston Jr
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Uoston Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Van Den Broeck looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Van Den Broeck is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Uoston Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Uoston Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Den Broeck (12) vs (2) Uoston Jr
Uoston Jr gets back to half guard.
Uoston Jr is looking to improve his position.
Uoston Jr is looking to get back to full guard here but Van Den Broeck has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Den Broeck (15) vs (2) Uoston Jr
Uoston Jr trying to remain calm as Van Den Broeck controls from the top position.
Van Den Broeck trying to control the position but Uoston Jr is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Uoston Jr looking for a sweep but Van Den Broeck has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Van Den Broeck (17) vs (2) Uoston Jr
Uoston Jr can't escape the position.
Van Den Broeck pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Uoston Jr tries to improve his position but instead Van Den Broeck has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Van Den Broeck (20) vs (2) Uoston Jr
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Uoston Jr is keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Uoston Jr is in bad spot here.
Uoston Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Uoston Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Den Broeck wants to control the pace but Uoston Jr is squirming around nicely.
Uoston Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Van Den Broeck has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Den Broeck wants to take Uoston Jr's back but he can't do it this time.
Van Den Broeck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck content just to control the position here.
Uoston Jr gets back to half guard.
Van Den Broeck is pressing down on Uoston Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uoston Jr is holding on for now.
Van Den Broeck wants to control but Uoston Jr is keeping him busy.
Uoston Jr is pressing down on Van Den Broeck's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Den Broeck wants to pass the guard but Uoston Jr is keeping the position.
Van Den Broeck not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Uoston Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Den Broeck puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Uoston Jr is looking for a sweep. Van Den Broeck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck is keen to just control but Uoston Jr is a slippery customer.
Uoston Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Den Broeck slows the pace down in half guard.
Uoston Jr tries to roll over but Van Den Broeck keeps him under control.
Uoston Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
Van Den Broeck is trying to control. Uoston Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uoston Jr tries to roll over but Van Den Broeck keeps him under control.
Uoston Jr moves into full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Uoston Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Uoston Jr 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: Van Den Broeck (20) vs (4) Uoston Jr
Uoston Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Den Broeck sees it coming and defends easily.
Van Den Broeck is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Den Broeck makes his way to full guard, as Uoston Jr worked for a kimura.
Van Den Broeck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uoston Jr is one step ahead there.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Van Den Broeck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Den Broeck (22) vs (4) Uoston Jr
Uoston Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uoston Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Den Broeck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uoston Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Van Den Broeck gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Uoston Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Den Broeck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Den Broeck preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Den Broeck takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
Lucas Van Den Broeck gave a mention to Silverback Sweatshop in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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