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020 Grappling 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ty Wong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bradley Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robertson gets caught napping as Wong dives in and scores a takedown. Robertson manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wong (2) vs (0) Robertson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Wong trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson has his hands on Wong's head, controlling the position.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson pulls Wong in to control the position.
Robertson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robertson pulls Wong in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong content to stall in guard here.
Wong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robertson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wong has managed to get both his arms back between Robertson's legs - danger averted.
Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Wong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Robertson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Robertson working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to keep Wong in close.
Wong wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson looking for a guillotine here but Wong defends easily.
Wong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Robertson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wong has managed to get both his arms back between Robertson's legs - danger averted.
Robertson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Robertson trying to control the position here.
Robertson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robertson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Robertson trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wong defends well.
Robertson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Robertson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Robertson working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
Wong trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been informed that Robertson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robertson looking for a guillotine here but Wong defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Robertson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wong trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson has his foot on Wong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wong works his way back into a safe position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Robertson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wong content to stall in guard here.
Robertson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Robertson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Wong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wong wants to control from the top but Robertson keeps moving.
Robertson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Robertson working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wong is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Robertson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wong is looking to defend but Robertson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wong! Robertson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wong taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bradley Robertson!
In his post fight interview, Bradley Robertson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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