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Hawaii Grappling 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gustafsson tries to clinch up but Wong circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wong decides to pull guard.
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gustafsson trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gustafsson stopping the sweep attempt from Wong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong working a defensive guard but Gustafsson passes into half guard.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustafsson passes into side control, despite Wong's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wong (0) vs (3) Gustafsson
Gustafsson wants to control but Wong is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wong's legs.
Wong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gustafsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wong being controlled for a moment.
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Gustafsson is looking to advance position but Wong won't allow it.
Gustafsson is thwarting Wong's attempts to control the position.
Wong tries to roll over but Gustafsson keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson 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.
Wong is looking for a sweep. Gustafsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gustafsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafsson 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.
Wong looking for a guillotine here but Gustafsson defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Wong keeps moving.
Gustafsson pushes down on Wong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong looking for submissions off his back.
Gustafsson is trying to control. Wong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wong is looking to control Gustafsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wong avoid being mounted?
Wong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustafsson pulls his head out easily.
Wong trying to control from the bottom.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Wong is defending well.
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafsson wants to pass to mount but Wong is defending the position.
Gustafsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Wong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gustafsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wong looking for submissions off his back.
Wong is not content to let Gustafsson control the position.
Gustafsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gustafsson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustafsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wong is just riding it out for now. Gustafsson eventually gives up the hold.
Gustafsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wong defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Wong is working from the bottom.
Gustafsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gustafsson trying to control the action but Wong is working from the bottom.
Wong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson slips nicely into half guard.
Gustafsson is trying for a kimura here. Wong looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gustafsson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Emil Gustafsson!
Our winner, Emil Gustafsson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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