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TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jim Jones Jr (ranked 23771 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Opstad (ranked 3993 p4p, 461 weight class). Opstad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Moby - Natural Blues kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Leon Opstad is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jim Jones Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Leon Opstad!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Opstad's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones Jr (2) vs (0) Opstad
Jones Jr content to stall in guard here.
Jones Jr passes into half guard.
Jones Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Opstad actively working from the bottom here.
Opstad trying to hold on to Jones Jr's head to control him but Jones Jr postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opstad actively working from the bottom here.
Jones Jr prevents Opstad from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Opstad sees it coming and defends easily.
Opstad looking for submissions off his back.
Jones Jr uses his free foot to push down on Opstad's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Opstad. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones Jr (5) vs (0) Opstad
Jones Jr moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Opstad has worked his arm free - good work by Opstad!
Jones Jr has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Opstad! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jones Jr (7) vs (0) Opstad
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Opstad is squirming around, avoiding Jones Jr's attempts to control the action.
Opstad is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr controlling his opponent.
Jones Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Opstad to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Opstad shrugs it off.
Jones Jr prevents Opstad from getting the reversal.
Jones Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Opstad is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones Jr wants to control the pace but Opstad is squirming around nicely.
Opstad is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Opstad is wriggling around trying to escape.
Opstad has given up his back here. Will Jones Jr look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jones Jr (10) vs (0) Opstad
Jones Jr looking to break Opstad's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Opstad remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jones Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jones Jr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Opstad defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jones Jr controlling well, preventing Opstad from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opstad trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jones Jr struggling to keep hold of the position.
Opstad tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jones Jr moves to his opponent's back but Opstad bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Jones Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones Jr (10) vs (2) Opstad
Jones Jr is pulling down on Opstad's head. It's preventing any offense from Opstad, at least for the moment.
Opstad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Opstad drops back looking for a leg! Jones Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones Jr manages to kick Opstad off! Opstad jumps back into Jones Jr's guard.
Jones Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Opstad stacks Jones Jr on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Opstad! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones Jr (10) vs (5) Opstad
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Opstad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Opstad goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones Jr has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Opstad but great work by Jones Jr. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones Jr (14) vs (5) Opstad
Opstad is trying to improve his position.
Jones Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Opstad, who protects the arm well.
Opstad manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones Jr wants to take a breather but Opstad is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones Jr (17) vs (5) Opstad
Jones Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Opstad tries to buck Jones Jr off but Jones Jr is having none of it.
Opstad manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Opstad has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones Jr is working away from the top position though.
Jones Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Opstad is staying active underneath Jones Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Opstad actively working from the bottom here.
Opstad wants to get back to full guard but Jones Jr has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones Jr (20) vs (5) Opstad
Opstad is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones Jr's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Jones Jr! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Opstad has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jim Jones Jr!
An out of breath Jim Jones Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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