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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Dynamo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brayden Abner!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Abner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dynamo (0) vs (2) Abner
Dynamo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dynamo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dynamo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abner controls the pace.
Dynamo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamo wants to sweep here but Abner controlling him for the moment.
Dynamo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abner is aware though and is defending well.
Abner 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Abner trying to control but Dynamo is working from the bottom.
Abner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dynamo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Abner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dynamo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abner defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dynamo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dynamo is trying to control the position but Abner postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo has Abner pulled in close to control his posture.
Dynamo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dynamo looking to control.
Dynamo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dynamo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dynamo is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dynamo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dynamo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dynamo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abner controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dynamo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dynamo (2) vs (2) Abner
Dynamo wants to pass the guard but Abner is keeping the position.
Abner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dynamo won't allow Abner to sweep him here.
Dynamo trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo preventing the sweep.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Dynamo from controlling successfully.
Abner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Dynamo from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo 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.
Dynamo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dynamo wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Abner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dynamo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dynamo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abner controlling Dynamo's posture.
Abner wants to sweep but no luck.
Dynamo passes into half guard.
Dynamo is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Abner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Abner has a hand on Dynamo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dynamo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Dynamo (5) vs (2) Abner
Dynamo looking to secure an arm triangle but Abner defends it well.
Dynamo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abner can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo is really struggling to control Abner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Abner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dynamo looking for a guillotine from mount but Abner is having none of it.
Dynamo trying to control but Abner is having none of it.
Dynamo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo prevents Abner from getting the reversal.
Dynamo working for a submission but Abner is keeping him at bay.
Dynamo working for a guillotine from mount but Abner is in no mood to give up.
Abner tries to hold on but Dynamo postures up.
Dynamo wants to take Abner's back but he can't do it this time.
Abner tries to reverse the position but Dynamo maintains control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo wants to finish this one by submission but Abner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dynamo.
Abner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dynamo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abner tries to roll over but Dynamo keeps him under control.
Abner is holding on to half guard well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dynamo is looking to advance position but Abner won't allow it.
Abner trying to hold on to Dynamo's head to control him but Dynamo postures up.
We've been informed that Abner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dynamo trying to mount his opponent but Abner defends it.
Dynamo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dynamo (8) vs (2) Abner
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dynamo wants to control but Abner is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dynamo takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Jack Dynamo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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