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TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2 PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chilly Willy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Julian Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hopson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Willy (0) vs (2) Hopson
Hopson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hopson prevents Willy from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willy trying to control here.
Hopson is controlling the pace.
#T1##SUB#
Willy actively working from the bottom here.
Willy trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hopson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Willy is looking for a sweep. Hopson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Hopson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hopson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopson trying to mount his opponent but Willy defends it.
Hopson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hopson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Hopson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Willy defends it well.
Willy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Still in half guard, Hopson seems content to control.#SUB#
Willy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Willy is looking to control Hopson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willy avoid being mounted?
Hopson is looking to advance position but Willy won't allow it. #SUB#
Willy looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Hopson content to control rather than advance.
Hopson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Willy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Willy won't allow Hopson to pass to mount.
Hopson is taking a breather. Willy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Willy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hopson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hopson looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Hopson content to stall in guard here.
Hopson passes into half guard.
Hopson not doing much here.
#T7#
Let's hope that Hopson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Willy looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Willy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hopson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hopson slows the pace down in half guard.
Hopson wants to pass to mount but Willy is defending the position.
Willy is looking to improve his position.
Hopson slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
More stalling from Hopson.
Hopson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Willy! Score +3 for passing guard: Willy (0) vs (5) Hopson
Willy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Hopson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Willy is looking to improve his position but Hopson isn't that keen on the idea.
Hopson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Willy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Willy tries to lock up and control but Hopson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hopson fails to take his opponent's back.
Hopson controlling his opponent. #T11#
Willy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hopson controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Hopson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Willy has given up his back. Will we see Hopson going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Willy (0) vs (8) Hopson#T12#
Hopson has good solid back control here.
Well,Willy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Willy tries to roll but Hopson sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Hopson working for a choke but Willy is defending well.
Hopson keeps control of the position easily here as Willy tries to buck him off.
#T13##SUB2#
Hopson 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, Willy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Willy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hopson.
Hopson has the hooks in. Willy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Willy is working hard here to advance position.
Hopson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Willy's body.
Willy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hopson's guard. Nice work there by Willy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willy (2) vs (8) Hopson
Willy trying to control but Hopson is working from the bottom.
Willy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Willy (5) vs (8) Hopson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Willy tries for a kimura but Hopson is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hopson wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Julian Hopson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Namgay Wangchuk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Broady Hallows!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hallows displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wangchuk.
Wangchuk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hallows shoots in for a takedown but Wangchuk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wangchuk. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wangchuk (4) vs (0) Hallows
Hallows can't do much from the bottom here.
Hallows looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hallows being controlled for a moment.
Hallows is looking to regain half guard here but Wangchuk keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangchuk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hallows on the ground.
Hallows is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wangchuk off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wangchuk (4) vs (4) Hallows
Wangchuk looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hallows.
Wangchuk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Hallows is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wangchuk has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T1#
Hallows controlling the position well here. Wangchuk rolled but Hallows kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wangchuk trying to control the hands but Hallows won't let him.
Hallows wants to control but Wangchuk is keeping busy.
Hallows is trying to stick to Wangchuk's back but Wangchuk is turning into Hallows. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hallows's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wangchuk. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangchuk (6) vs (4) Hallows
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hallows is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangchuk (6) vs (6) Hallows
Wangchuk keeping full guard, as Hallows tries to pass.
Hallows slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangchuk (6) vs (9) Hallows
Hallows has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangchuk (6) vs (11) Hallows#T2##SUB2#
Hallows working for a guillotine from mount but Wangchuk is in no mood to give up.
Hallows takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangchuk (6) vs (14) Hallows
Hallows avoiding Wangchuk 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Hallows is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wangchuk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wangchuk wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hallows looking for the RNC.
Hallows has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Wangchuk showing good submission defense here.
#T3##SUB2#
Hallows looking to break Wangchuk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wangchuk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hallows will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Hallows is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wangchuk defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Hallows looking to break Wangchuk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wangchuk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hallows will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wangchuk tries to roll but Hallows sticks to his back.
Hallows is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Hallows looking to break Wangchuk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wangchuk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hallows will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hallows's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4##SUB2#
Hallows is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wangchuk is defending well though. Hallows let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Hallows is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wangchuk is keeping busy.
Wangchuk trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Hallows working for the choke.
Hallows tries to keep control of the position but Wangchuk is staying busy.#T5##SUB2#
Wangchuk defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Hallows has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wangchuk turns into Hallows and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangchuk (8) vs (14) Hallows#SUB2#
Wangchuk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hallows throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hallows keeping moving, preventing Wangchuk from controlling successfully.
Hallows not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hallows keeping full guard, as Wangchuk tries to pass.
Wangchuk is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Wangchuk preventing the sweep.
Wangchuk has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hallows keeping moving, preventing Wangchuk from controlling successfully.
Wangchuk passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangchuk (11) vs (14) Hallows
Hallows is not content to let Wangchuk control the position.
Hallows is trying to escape the position but Wangchuk is controlling the position. #T7#
Hallows regains half guard.
Wangchuk prevents Hallows from improving his position.
Hallows trying to hold on to Wangchuk's head to control him but Wangchuk postures up.
Wangchuk is looking to advance position but Hallows won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hallows is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wangchuk pulls his head out easily.
Hallows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hallows regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wangchuk trying to control but Hallows is working from the bottom.
Wangchuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hallows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hallows is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Wangchuk stopping the sweep attempt from Hallows.#SUB2#
Wangchuk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wangchuk stays in close to Hallows's body and controls the position.
Hallows 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.
Hallows is still trying to improve position.
Wangchuk looking to pass the guard.
Hallows is trying to keep Wangchuk in close.
Hallows keeping full guard, as Wangchuk tries to pass.
Hallows wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Wangchuk postures up.
Wangchuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Hallows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hallows wants to sweep but no luck.
Wangchuk trying to control but Hallows is working from the bottom.
Wangchuk preventing the sweep.
Wangchuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Hallows is retaining full guard.
Hallows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wangchuk tries to free his leg and advance position but Hallows is retaining full guard.
Wangchuk wants to control from the top but Hallows keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hallows looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Hallows tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wangchuk wants to control from the top but Hallows keeps moving.
Wangchuk is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hallows looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangchuk is one step ahead there.
Wangchuk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Hallows throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wangchuk won't allow Hallows to sweep him here.
Hallows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangchuk won't allow Hallows to sweep him here. #T11#
Hallows working a defensive guard here.
Wangchuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hallows looking to control.
Wangchuk stopping the sweep attempt from Hallows.
Hallows bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wangchuk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangchuk (11) vs (16) Hallows
Hallows is pushing down on Wangchuk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wangchuk is fighting to maintain full guard but Hallows has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hallows prevents Wangchuk from improving his position.
Wangchuk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wangchuk tries to get out of the position.
Wangchuk is refusing to be controlled, as Hallows sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hallows is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wangchuk defends it well.
Hallows takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
Hallows trying to pass the guard but Wangchuk defending well.
Hallows wants to take a breather but Wangchuk is having none of it.
Wangchuk wants to improve his position but Hallows is controlling well.
Hallows passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wangchuk! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangchuk (11) vs (19) Hallows
Wangchuk tries to lock up and control but Hallows gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hallows wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hallows trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wangchuk is looking to get to half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Hallows goes for an armbar but Wangchuk turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wangchuk. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangchuk (13) vs (19) Hallows
Wangchuk wants to control from the top but Hallows keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hallows working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wangchuk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wangchuk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hallows wants to sweep but no luck.
Wangchuk looking to pass the guard.
Wangchuk wants to control from the top but Hallows keeps moving.
Wangchuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hallows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hallows is pulling down on Wangchuk's head. It's preventing any offense from Wangchuk, at least for the moment.#T14#
Wangchuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hallows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hallows 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.
Hallows keeping moving, preventing Wangchuk from controlling successfully.
Wangchuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallows is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hallows has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wangchuk is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hallows. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangchuk (16) vs (19) Hallows
Hallows is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wangchuk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hallows wins on points by 19 to 16.
A very excited looking Broady Hallows made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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