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TWGC 26 (155lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 3228 p4p, 304 weight class) and Monday Blues (ranked 2144 p4p, 0 weight class). Blues has chosen Chance The Rapper - Angels as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Peter Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Monday Blues!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blues was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (0) Blues
Smith controlling from the top position.
Blues trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control but Blues is working from the bottom.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Star Studded Beef that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blues throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Blues is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Blues looking for a sweep. Not yet Blues, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Blues looking for a sweep. Not yet Blues, not yet.
Blues looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Blues is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving.
Blues looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Blues gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (2) vs (2) Blues
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blues trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blues pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith wants to sweep here but Blues controlling him for the moment.
Blues must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (4) vs (2) Blues
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Blues is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blues is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (4) vs (6) Blues
Blues tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Blues gets his hands free as Smith looks to control.
Smith biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Blues is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blues is hanging on to Smith's back as he tries to escape.
Blues is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Smith has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break free.
Blues struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smith is really stuck here.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Blues is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smith defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Blues 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, Smith has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Smith turns into Blues and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (6) Blues
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blues manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Blues in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (6) vs (8) Blues
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Blues is proving a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Smith pulls Blues in to control the position.
Blues stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Blues from controlling successfully.
Smith is trying to control the position but Blues postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Blues trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to sweep here but Blues controlling him for the moment.
Blues looking to pass the guard.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (8) vs (8) Blues
Blues is looking to get back to full guard here but Smith has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (11) vs (8) Blues
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Blues looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Smith (13) vs (8) Blues
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blues has worked his arm free - good work by Blues!
Blues is not content to let Smith control the position.
Blues is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (13) vs (12) Blues
Blues not allowing Smith to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Blues looking to control but Smith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Blues prevents Smith from getting the reversal.
Blues swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Blues's guard. A big mistake from Blues there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (15) vs (12) Blues
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blues is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Blues is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Blues slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (15) vs (14) Blues
Smith pulls Blues in to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blues looking to pass the guard.
Blues pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Blues tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blues trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith takes the fight on points by 15 to 14.
Peter Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Hot Spunk in his post fight interview. |
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