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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Long Schlong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schlong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Verus as he jumps to the side.
Schlong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Verus's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schlong (2) vs (0) Verus
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlong prevents Verus from improving his position.
Schlong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've been hearing good reports from Schlong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Schlong is thwarting Verus's attempts to control the position.
Verus is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Schlong is staying active.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Verus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verus is trying to control but can't.
Schlong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Schlong trying to mount his opponent but Verus defends it.
Schlong is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Verus reverses the position - he's now on top in Schlong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (2) vs (2) Verus
Verus preventing the sweep.
Verus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schlong looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schlong is working hard here to advance position.
Schlong pulls Verus in close to prevent any damage.
Schlong being controlled here, momentarily.
Verus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Verus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Verus trying to control but Schlong is working from the bottom.
Schlong trying to keep a closed guard but Verus is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlong pulls Verus in close to prevent any damage.
Schlong looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlong, not yet.
Verus trying to control but Schlong is working from the bottom.
Verus postures up.
Verus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schlong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schlong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verus defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlong wants to sweep here but Verus controlling him for the moment.
Verus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (2) vs (5) Verus
You can see the frustration on Schlong's face as Verus controls the position.
Schlong stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Schlong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Verus trying to control the position but Schlong is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Schlong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Verus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schlong (6) vs (5) Verus
Schlong looking for the choke but no joy.
Schlong is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Verus trying to control the hands but Schlong won't let him.
Verus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Verus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schlong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Verus knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Verus for a finish.
Schlong tries to keep control of the position but Verus is staying busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Verus trying to control the hands but Schlong won't let him.
Schlong looking to break Verus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Verus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Schlong will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Schlong is trying to stick to Verus's back but Verus is turning into Schlong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Schlong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Verus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (6) vs (7) Verus
Verus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Verus wants to control from the top but Schlong keeps moving.
Schlong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schlong pulls Verus in close to his closed guard and prevents Verus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Verus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schlong wants to sweep but no luck.
Verus is pushing down on Schlong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schlong is fighting to maintain full guard but Verus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schlong wants to control but Verus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Verus is trying to control the action in half guard but Schlong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Verus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Schlong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Verus.
Schlong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schlong.
Schlong controlling the position.
Verus won't allow Schlong to sweep him here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Verus controlling from the top position.
Schlong controls Verus momentarily but Verus frees himself.
Schlong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Verus trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verus tries to free his leg and advance position but Schlong is retaining full guard.
Verus controlling from the top position.
Schlong looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlong, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schlong working a defensive guard here.
Verus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schlong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Verus has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (6) vs (10) Verus
Schlong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Verus's best efforts.
Schlong is trying to get back to full guard.
Schlong moves into full guard.
Schlong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verus defends well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Verus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (6) vs (13) Verus
Verus happy to just control the position for now.
Schlong is looking to regain half guard here but Verus keeps moving and retains side control.
Verus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schlong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schlong looking for a sweep but Verus has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Schlong (6) vs (15) Verus
Schlong wants to control but Verus is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Schlong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlong is squirming around, avoiding Verus's attempts to control the action.
Verus prevents Schlong from getting the reversal.
Schlong wants to hold on but Verus pushes him away.
Verus wants to take Schlong's back here but Schlong is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Verus controlling from the full mount.
Verus wants to control the pace but Schlong is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schlong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (8) vs (15) Verus
Schlong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Verus keeping moving, preventing Schlong from controlling successfully.
Schlong tries to free his leg and advance position but Verus is retaining full guard.
Schlong pushes down on Verus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Verus wants to improve his position but Schlong is controlling well.
Schlong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Verus is just riding it out for now. Schlong eventually gives up the hold.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Verus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schlong wants to control from the top but Verus keeps moving.
Schlong won't allow Verus to sweep him here.
Schlong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schlong is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Verus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Verus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Schlong (8) vs (19) Verus
Schlong is not content to let Verus control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schlong is looking to regain half guard here but Verus keeps moving and retains side control.
Schlong gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Verus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schlong is defending against the submission attempts here by Verus.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schlong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Verus wins on points by 19 to 8. |
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