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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Finals - 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 0 losses; Isoa Tawake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jahsem Onfoy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Onfoy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Onfoy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tawake (0) vs (4) Onfoy
Tawake manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tawake (2) vs (4) Onfoy
Onfoy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tawake tries to pass to full mount but Onfoy defends it.
Onfoy is looking for a sweep. Tawake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tawake uses his free foot to push down on Onfoy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Onfoy. Score +3 for passing guard: Tawake (5) vs (4) Onfoy
Tawake wants to take his opponent's back but Onfoy doesn't allow it.
Tawake has hold of Onfoy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Onfoy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Onfoy is squirming around, avoiding Tawake's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onfoy is working to get back to half guard.
Tawake trying to control but Onfoy is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onfoy is desperately trying to improve his position but Tawake has a good base and remains in mount.
Tawake looking to control but Onfoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tawake has hold of Onfoy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Onfoy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tawake looking for a guillotine from mount but Onfoy is having none of it.
Onfoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tawake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Onfoy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tawake moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Tawake (8) vs (4) Onfoy
Tawake trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tawake is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Onfoy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Onfoy for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tawake working for a choke but Onfoy is defending well.
Tawake looking for the choke from the back.
Tawake doesn't have the hooks in and Onfoy manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tawake (8) vs (6) Onfoy
Onfoy wants to control from the top but Tawake keeps moving.
Tawake wants to sweep here but Onfoy controlling him for the moment.
Onfoy stays in close to Tawake's body and controls the position.
Tawake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Onfoy stands and throws Tawake's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tawake (8) vs (9) Onfoy
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tawake sneaks back into half guard.
Tawake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Onfoy slips nicely into half guard.
Tawake gets back to full guard.
Onfoy wants to pass the guard but Tawake is keeping the position.
Tawake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Onfoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Onfoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Onfoy stopping the sweep attempt from Tawake.
Onfoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tawake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tawake 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: Tawake (10) vs (9) Onfoy
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tawake is looking to take a break and control but Onfoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tawake wants to work for an arm triangle but Onfoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tawake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tawake (13) vs (9) Onfoy
Tawake is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Onfoy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Onfoy is trying desperately to improve position.
Tawake working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Onfoy looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Tawake! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Isoa Tawake!
A very excited looking Isoa Tawake made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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