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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Saul Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Luis Naranja! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Naranja shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodman (0) vs (2) Naranja Naranja is looking for a kimura but Goodman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Naranja to get the leverage. Naranja is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goodman is just riding it out for now. Naranja eventually gives up the hold. Goodman trying to control from the bottom.
Naranja 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.
Naranja is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goodman sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goodman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goodman. Goodman is trying to control the position but Naranja postures up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goodman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (2) vs (2) Naranja Naranja is looking for a triangle here but Goodman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (5) vs (2) Naranja Goodman trying to control the action but Naranja is working from the bottom. Naranja is trying to get back to half guard. Naranja felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Naranja manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (5) vs (4) Naranja Naranja is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goodman is controlling Naranja's position as best he can from this difficult position. Goodman is defending against the submission attempts here by Naranja.
Naranja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goodman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Naranja. Naranja prevents Goodman from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Naranja is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Goodman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Naranja drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goodman dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (7) vs (4) Naranja Naranja has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Goodman is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Naranja. Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (10) vs (4) Naranja Naranja is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goodman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goodman (10) vs (8) Naranja Naranja working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Naranja tightening his grip on Goodman, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goodman is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Naranja gets his way!
Naranja seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Goodman's chin but Goodman turns very nicely into Naranja's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Goodman.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (12) vs (8) Naranja Naranja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Naranja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Naranja isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goodman stacks Naranja on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goodman! Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (15) vs (8) Naranja
That's five minutes gone in the round. Naranja tries to buck Goodman off but Goodman is having none of it. Naranja keeps trying to improve his position. Naranja is not content to let Goodman control the position. Naranja is trying to get back to half guard. Naranja regains half guard. Naranja is looking to improve his position.
Goodman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (18) vs (8) Naranja
That's six minutes gone in the round. Naranja wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Goodman (21) vs (8) Naranja Goodman controlling from the back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Naranja rolls, trying to escape but Goodman keeps control of the position.
Naranja breaks Goodman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (21) vs (10) Naranja Naranja drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goodman dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (23) vs (10) Naranja Naranja looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Goodman passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (26) vs (10) Naranja Naranja tries to bench press Goodman off him but Goodman keeps the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Naranja is still trying to improve position. Naranja is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Goodman trying to control the position but Naranja is working away. Naranja manages to get back to half guard. Naranja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goodman pulls his head out easily. Naranja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Goodman passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (29) vs (10) Naranja Goodman wants to control the pace but Naranja is squirming around nicely. Naranja is looking to improve his position but Goodman isn't that keen on the idea. Naranja slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Naranja looking for subs from the bottom but Goodman mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (32) vs (10) Naranja Goodman controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Naranja manages to regain half guard. Good work. Goodman sitting and controlling from the half guard. Naranja is trying to get back to full guard. Naranja actively working from the bottom here. Naranja actively working from the bottom here. Naranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Naranja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Goodman wants to pass the guard but Naranja is defending well. Naranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Naranja is trying to get back to full guard. Naranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Naranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Naranja looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Goodman is trying to control. Naranja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Naranja actively working from the bottom here. Goodman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Naranja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goodman pulls his head out easily. Goodman is looking to take a break and control but Naranja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Naranja is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Naranja looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Naranja looking for submissions off his back. Naranja is trying to get back to full guard. Goodman controlling the action here. Naranja is staying active underneath Goodman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Naranja with the active half guard here but Goodman passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (35) vs (10) Naranja Goodman slows the pace down. Naranja tries to improve position but can't. Goodman is looking to take a break and control but Naranja is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Naranja is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goodman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Naranja with the active half guard here but Goodman passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (38) vs (10) Naranja
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Naranja is trying to get back to half guard. Goodman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naranja keeps working. Naranja is looking for a sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Goodman takes the fight on points by 38 to 10. Saul Goodman gave a mention to FUClothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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