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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Martin Bhullar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Dan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bhullar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bhullar (2) vs (0) Jones
Bhullar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bhullar won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Bhullar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bhullar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bhullar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bhullar from controlling successfully.
Bhullar passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jones tries to roll over but Bhullar keeps him under control.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bhullar in particular looking to stall.
Bhullar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bhullar is working away from the top position though.
Bhullar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jones tries to roll over but Bhullar keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Further stalling from Bhullar.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bhullar is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bhullar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones controls Bhullar momentarily but Bhullar frees himself.
Bhullar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bhullar looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Bhullar pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Bhullar is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bhullar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Bhullar trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Bhullar is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bhullar from controlling successfully.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bhullar (2) vs (2) Jones
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones stands and throws Bhullar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bhullar (2) vs (5) Jones
Bhullar regains half guard.
Bhullar is trying to get back to full guard.
Bhullar is trying to control but Jones manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bhullar (2) vs (8) Jones
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Bhullar is working hard here to advance position.
Jones looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bhullar is looking to get to half guard.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Bhullar is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bhullar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Bhullar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bhullar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jones is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bhullar! Score +3 for passing guard: Bhullar (2) vs (11) Jones
Bhullar tries to control Jones's body but Jones pushes him off. Bhullar squirms to his side and now Jones has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bhullar (2) vs (14) Jones
Jones working for the choke.
Bhullar tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bhullar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bhullar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jones keeps control of the position easily here as Bhullar tries to buck him off.
Jones has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Bhullar! Can he survive? No! He's out! Jones gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dan Jones! |
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