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TWGC 41 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3 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 5 wins and 2 losses; Saul Goodman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Isoa Tawake!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tawake drives through and clinches with Goodman against the cage.
Tawake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Our sources have told us that Goodman has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Goodman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goodman tries to score a body lock takedown but Tawake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goodman is pressed up against the cage. Tawake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goodman down to the mat. Goodman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goodman tries to clinch but Tawake is having none of it.
Tawake has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tawake prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tawake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goodman wants a takedown but no success here.
Goodman is looking for a takedown.
Tawake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Goodman gets underhooks to prevent Tawake's takedown attempt.
Goodman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tawake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tawake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tawake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goodman.
Goodman wants a takedown.
Tawake can't get the takedown.
Goodman has Tawake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tawake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tawake can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman has Tawake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tawake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goodman looking for a takedown.
Tawake prevents the takedown attempt.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Tawake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Goodman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Goodman tries to score a body lock takedown but Tawake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goodman wants to take the fight to the mat but Tawake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tawake wants a takedown.
Tawake is looking for a takedown.
Tawake tries to score a body lock takedown but Goodman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tawake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tawake wants a takedown but no success here.
Tawake gets underhooks to prevent Goodman's takedown attempt.
Tawake prevents the takedown attempt.
Tawake wants a takedown.
Tawake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goodman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goodman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tawake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tawake rushes Goodman and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman has Tawake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tawake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goodman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tawake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tawake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tawake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goodman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tawake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Goodman wants a takedown.
Tawake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tawake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goodman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tawake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goodman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goodman has Tawake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tawake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tawake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goodman is defending well.
Tawake gets underhooks to prevent Goodman's takedown attempt.
Tawake is pressed up against the cage. Goodman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tawake down to the mat. Tawake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Tawake circles away and keeps his distance.
Tawake drives through and clinches with Goodman against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tawake is looking for a takedown.
Tawake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goodman.
Tawake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goodman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Goodman gets underhooks to prevent Tawake's takedown attempt.
Goodman stops a takedown attempt from Tawake.
Tawake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Goodman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goodman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Goodman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tawake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tawake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goodman.
Tawake wants a takedown but no success here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tawake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goodman prevents it.
Tawake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goodman is defending well.
Goodman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tawake after a bit of a struggle.
Goodman wants to take the fight to the mat but Tawake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tawake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goodman prevents it.
Tawake tries to score a body lock takedown but Goodman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goodman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tawake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tawake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goodman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Goodman goes for a takedown attempt but Tawake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goodman tries to clinch but Tawake moves out of range.
Goodman is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tawake wants a takedown but no success here.
Tawake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tawake tightens his grip and picks Goodman up, before dumping him to the ground. Goodman manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goodman (0) vs (2) Tawake
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Goodman keeping full guard, as Tawake tries to pass.
Goodman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tawake manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (2) vs (2) Tawake
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Tawake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tawake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tawake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodman postures up.
Goodman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tawake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goodman has managed to get both his arms back between Tawake's legs - danger averted.
Tawake wants to sweep here but Goodman controlling him for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tawake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tawake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goodman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (2) vs (4) Tawake
Tawake tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
Tawake slips nicely into half guard.
Tawake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is not content to let Tawake control the position.
Tawake wants to pass to mount but Goodman is defending the position.
Tawake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Goodman reverses the position - he's now on top in Tawake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (4) vs (4) Tawake
Tawake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tawake is still trying to improve position.
Tawake is looking to sweep but instead, Goodman has passed into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tawake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goodman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goodman's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goodman (4) vs (8) Tawake
Goodman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tawake.
Tawake tries to get the hooks in deep but Goodman pushed the leg off.
Tawake is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Goodman is defending well though. Tawake let's go of the attempt for now.
Tawake is persistently looking for the submission but Goodman is defending it well.
Tawake working for a choke but Goodman is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tawake has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Goodman has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Tawake looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Goodman is controlling Tawake 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goodman (6) vs (8) Tawake
Tawake looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tawake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goodman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goodman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tawake looking for a sweep. Not yet Tawake, not yet.
Tawake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Goodman has passed into half guard!
Tawake moves into full guard.
Goodman won't allow Tawake to sweep him here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tawake trying to control the position.
Goodman trying to control but Tawake is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tawake wants to sweep but no luck.
Tawake looking to control but Goodman passes into half guard.
Tawake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tawake is looking to sweep but instead, Goodman has passed into half guard.
Tawake wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tawake tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.
Tawake keeps trying to improve his position.
Tawake wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tawake is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tawake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goodman pulls his head out easily.
Tawake 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman trying to control from half guard but Tawake is working away.
Tawake wants to get back to full guard.
Tawake has a hand on Goodman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Goodman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Goodman (9) vs (8) Tawake
Tawake slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Goodman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tawake is looking for a sweep. Goodman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tawake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tawake controls Goodman momentarily but Goodman frees himself.
Goodman 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tawake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodman is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goodman takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Saul Goodman is the new heavyweight champion!
Saul Goodman made sure to mention his sponsor, FUClothing in his post fight interview. |
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