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TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jett Robins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Julian Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hopson misses with a takedown attempt
and Robins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hopson tries to score a body lock takedown but Robins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hopson wants a takedown.
Jett Robins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Hopson.
Robins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Robins looking to control.
Robins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Robins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopson 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.
Hopson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robins working for a triangle but Hopson defends it easily.
Robins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopson is one step ahead there.
Hopson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hopson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robins looking for a sweep. Not yet Robins, not yet.
Robins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopson is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Hopson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Robins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopson is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopson postures up.
Hopson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hopson looking to pass the guard.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Hopson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopson defends well.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robins working a defensive guard here.
Hopson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Robins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hopson forces his way into half guard.
Robins gets back to full guard.
Robins managing to control the position.
Robins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopson tries to free his leg and advance position but Robins is retaining full guard.
Hopson stays in close to Robins's body and controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robins can't keep his opponent in guard - Hopson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hopson controlling the action here.
Robins is positioning himself well to prevent Hopson advancing to mount.
Robins trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopson in particular looking to stall.
Robins wants to control but Hopson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robins tries to roll over but Hopson keeps him under control.
Hopson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hopson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robins is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hopson trying to mount his opponent but Robins defends it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Robins is trying to get back to full guard.
Hopson controlling the action here.
Hopson is pressing down on Robins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robins is holding on for now.
Hopson controlling the action here.
Hopson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robins (0) vs (3) Hopson
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robins tries to hold on but Hopson postures up.
Hopson controlling from mount.
Robins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hopson controlling from the full mount.
Robins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hopson avoids the attempt from Robins to control.
Robins is trying to escape the mount.
Hopson controlling the pace for now.
Hopson fails to advance to Robins's back.
Hopson controlling the pace for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Robins is desperately trying to improve his position but Hopson has a good base and remains in mount.
Hopson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robins tries to hold on but Hopson pushes him away.
Hopson controlling from the full mount.
Robins is trying to escape the mount.
Robins tries to hold on but Hopson postures up.
Hopson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hopson is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Hopson the control monster continue. Boring.
Robins tries to hold on but Hopson postures up.
Hopson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Robins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robins is working hard here to advance position.
Hopson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hopson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hopson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Robins (0) vs (6) Hopson
Hopson controlling from the back.
Hopson keeps control of the position as Robins tries to break free.
Robins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopson looking to break Robins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Robins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hopson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hopson wins on points by 6 to 0.
Julian Hopson is the new featherweight champion!
Julian Hopson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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