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TWGC 41 (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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Wesley Carrington! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Dan Jones! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Carrington shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Wesley Carrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Carrington shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carrington. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Carrington. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jones moves into the clinch. Jones tries for a takedown but Carrington manages to get underhooks.
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Carrington regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Carrington (0) vs (2) Jones Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Carrington is retaining full guard. Jones pushing down on Carrington's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Jones moves into full mount! Carrington won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (0) vs (5) Jones Carrington tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jones is looking to work his way around to Carrington's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Carrington tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control. Jones content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carrington tries to hold on but Jones postures up. Jones trying to control but he's not successful this time. Carrington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Carrington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Carrington manages to regain half guard. Good work. Carrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily. Jones trying to mount his opponent but Carrington defends it. Jones 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.
Carrington moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Carrington is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones trying to control but Carrington is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard. Carrington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carrington 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. Carrington 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: Carrington (2) vs (5) Jones
That's five minutes gone in the round. Carrington controlling the action here. Carrington is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Carrington is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones wants to improve his position but Carrington is controlling well.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Carrington seems to be looking for submissions.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard. Carrington wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs. Jones moves into full guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carrington is one step ahead there. Jones is pulling down on Carrington's head. It's preventing any offense from Carrington, at least for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Jones 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. Carrington's corner is telling him to maintain position. Carrington wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. Carrington passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Carrington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Carrington trying to advance position but Jones counters by regaining guard. Jones keeping moving, preventing Carrington from controlling successfully. Carrington postures up.
Carrington stopping the sweep attempt from Jones. Jones keeps trying to improve his position. Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carrington's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (2) vs (7) Jones Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard. Carrington looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Jones won't allow Carrington to sweep him here. Jones looking to pass the guard. Carrington is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Carrington is keeping the position. Carrington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Carrington keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Carrington 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. Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carrington swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jones wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving. Carrington 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. Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Jones pushes down on Carrington's leg and manages to get into half guard. Jones is keen to just control but Carrington is a slippery customer. Carrington is trying to control but can't.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Carrington defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Carrington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Carrington. Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carrington is controlling Jones's posture. Jones wants to control from the top but Carrington keeps moving. Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Carrington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Carrington (4) vs (7) Jones Carrington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Jones wants to sweep but no luck. Jones keeping full guard, as Carrington tries to pass. Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carrington controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Carrington wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. Jones 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: Carrington (4) vs (9) Jones Jones works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Carrington (4) vs (12) Jones
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Carrington tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jones looking to secure an arm triangle but Carrington defends it well. Carrington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Jones tries to control but Carrington wriggling away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Carrington tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control. Carrington wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Jones wins on points by 12 to 4. |
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