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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jan Sobieski (ranked 6683 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerrald James (ranked 1895 p4p, 293 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Jan Sobieski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gerrald James!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sobieski or perhaps it was just good defense by James, which made it look bad.
James moves into the clinch.
Sobieski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sobieski is working for takedown but James is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Sobieski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobieski goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sobieski uses from the top position.
Sobieski preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski is looking to pass into half guard but James pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now James is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sobieski (0) vs (2) James
James stopping the sweep attempt from Sobieski.
James wants to pass the guard but Sobieski is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sobieski looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Sobieski.
James passes Sobieski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.
Sobieski is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobieski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, James has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (0) vs (5) James
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James content just to control the position here.
James moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Sobieski (0) vs (8) James
James biding his time, controlling Sobieski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Sobieski right now.
Sobieski rolls, trying to escape but James keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sobieski trying to control the action but James just sinks the hooks in.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski tries to escape the position.
Sobieski trying to control but not successfully.
James controlling well, preventing Sobieski from escaping the position.
James is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
James keeps control of the position as Sobieski tries to break free.
Sobieski is working hard here to advance position.
Sobieski wants to control his opponent's hands but James gets his hands free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski tries to roll but James sticks to his back.
James has good solid back control here.
Sobieski wants to escape the position.
James controls the position.
James is hanging on to Sobieski's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski trying to control the action but James just sinks the hooks in.
James has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sobieski's body.
Sobieski trying to control the hands but James won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Sobieski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
James biding his time, controlling Sobieski.
Sobieski is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Sobieski right now.
Sobieski tries to roll but James sticks to his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
James controls the action.
Sobieski wants to escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
James really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sobieski.
Sobieski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
James is pressing down on Sobieski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sobieski is holding on for now.
Sobieski wants to improve his position but James is controlling well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but James manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieski (0) vs (11) James
Sobieski is trying to reverse the position but instead James has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Sobieski (0) vs (14) James
James has the hooks in. Sobieski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
James controlling the position well here. Sobieski rolled but James kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sobieski tries to break free.
I would not like to be Sobieski right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
James wins on points by 14 to 0.
A relieved looking Gerrald James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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