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TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joey Castillo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adam Iason!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Castillo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Iason's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Castillo (2) vs (0) Iason
Castillo trying to control but Iason is working from the bottom.
Iason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Iason is looking for a triangle here but Castillo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Castillo (5) vs (0) Iason
Castillo works to advance to full mount. Iason defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Castillo (7) vs (0) Iason
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Iason has worked his arm free - good work by Iason!
Iason is not content to let Castillo control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Iason regains half guard there - taking advantage of Castillo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Castillo is keen to just control but Iason is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Castillo (10) vs (0) Iason
Iason is trying to get back to half guard.
Iason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Iason keeps trying to improve his position.
Iason manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castillo (10) vs (2) Iason
Castillo trying to hold on to Iason's head to control him but Iason postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castillo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Castillo is pressing down on Iason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Iason looking to pass the guard.
Iason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castillo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Iason trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom.
Castillo is looking for a triangle but Iason pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iason tries to free his leg and advance position but Castillo is retaining full guard.
Iason postures up.
Castillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Castillo looking for a guillotine here but Iason defends easily.
Iason trying to move into half guard but instead Castillo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castillo (12) vs (2) Iason
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Iason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castillo forces his way into half guard.
Castillo is looking to stall here but Iason recovers full guard.
Castillo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Iason wants to improve his position but Castillo is controlling well.
Iason is not content to let Castillo control the position.
Iason wants to sweep but Castillo has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Castillo (15) vs (2) Iason
Castillo is looking to take a break and control but Iason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is really struggling to control Iason but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Castillo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Iason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Iason is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Castillo trying to control the action but Iason is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Iason is looking to regain half guard here but Castillo keeps moving and retains side control.
Castillo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Castillo (17) vs (2) Iason
Iason has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Castillo (20) vs (2) Iason
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Castillo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Iason is trying to defend against the choke here but Castillo has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Castillo Tightens the hold and Iason taps out furiously! Castillo displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Castillo! |
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