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TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Quentin Fer Campsonver (ranked 3120 p4p, 272 weight class) and Ed Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fer Campsonver is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Quentin Fer Campsonver! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ed Driver!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Driver closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fer Campsonver to the mat! Fer Campsonver manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fer Campsonver (0) vs (2) Driver
Fer Campsonver is breathing heavily.
Driver stands and throws Fer Campsonver's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fer Campsonver (0) vs (5) Driver
Driver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fer Campsonver has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Driver politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Driver prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fer Campsonver knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Driver on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driver is trying to get an arm triangle but Fer Campsonver is defending well.
Driver controlling the position from side mount.
Driver is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fer Campsonver knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver works to advance to full mount. Fer Campsonver defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fer Campsonver (0) vs (7) Driver
Driver controlling the pace for now.
Driver with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Driver controlling from the full mount.
Fer Campsonver looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fer Campsonver defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Driver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver controlling the pace for now.
Fer Campsonver wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fer Campsonver (0) vs (10) Driver
Driver working for the choke.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Driver trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fer Campsonver doesn't escape.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Driver is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Fer Campsonver defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Driver controlling the positon.
Driver looking for the choke from the back.
Driver is looking for the choke from the back position but Fer Campsonver is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fer Campsonver 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 Driver gets his way!
Driver controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Driver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Driver tightening his grip on Fer Campsonver, looking for the choke.
Driver working for the choke.
Driver looking for the choke but no joy.
Driver is looking for the choke from the back position but Fer Campsonver is controlling his hands well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Driver is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fer Campsonver is in bad spot here.
Driver controlling the position well here. Fer Campsonver rolled but Driver kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Driver is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fer Campsonver has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Driver working for a choke but Fer Campsonver is defending well.
Fer Campsonver fending off the submission attempt from Driver.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Driver has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Driver looking to break Fer Campsonver's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fer Campsonver remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Driver will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Driver has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Let's hope that Driver has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Driver tightening his grip on Fer Campsonver, looking for the choke.
Fer Campsonver is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Driver.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Driver.
Driver working for a choke but Fer Campsonver is defending well.
Driver looking to break Fer Campsonver's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fer Campsonver remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Driver will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Driver looking for the choke but no joy.
Fer Campsonver fending off the submission attempt from Driver.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Driver controlling the positon.
Driver tightening his grip on Fer Campsonver, looking for the choke.
Driver working for the choke.
Fer Campsonver 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 Driver gets his way!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fer Campsonver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Driver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Driver controlling well, preventing Fer Campsonver from escaping the position.
Fer Campsonver is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fer Campsonver is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fer Campsonver defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Driver's arms.
Driver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Driver controlling the position well here. Fer Campsonver rolled but Driver kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Driver working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Driver 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, Fer Campsonver has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fer Campsonver fending off the submission attempt from Driver.
Fer Campsonver 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 Driver gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fer Campsonver is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Driver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Driver wins on points by 10 to 0.
Ed Driver tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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