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TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jello Belly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Conspiracy Theorist!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Belly shoots for a double leg takedown but Theorist sprawls well. He's pushed Belly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belly tries to clinch there but Theorist circles away.
Belly tries to clinch there but Theorist circles away.
Theorist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Theorist manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Theorist has his hands on Belly's head, controlling the position.
Belly pushing down on Theorist's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Belly trying to mount his opponent but Theorist defends it.
Theorist keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Belly is trying to work for a kimura but Theorist is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belly tries to pass to full mount but Theorist defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist keeping control of the position.
Theorist is continuing to stall.
Theorist is trying to get back to full guard.
Theorist is controlling Belly's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Belly wants to pass to mount but Theorist is defending the position.
Theorist regains full guard. Nicely done.
Belly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Theorist keeping moving, preventing Belly from controlling successfully.
Theorist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theorist is keeping the position for now.
Theorist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Belly is working hard here to advance position.
Theorist managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belly preventing the sweep.
Theorist controlling Belly's posture.
Belly preventing the sweep.
Theorist is adopting a defensive guard.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theorist is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theorist controlling Belly's posture.
Belly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Theorist is keeping the position for now.
Theorist pulls Belly in close to his closed guard and prevents Belly from doing any damage or advancing position.
Theorist 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.
Belly advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Belly (3) vs (0) Theorist
Belly wants to control but Theorist is keeping him busy.
Belly is really struggling to control Theorist but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Theorist is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theorist tries to roll over but Belly keeps him under control.
Theorist keeping control of the position.
Belly is keen to just control but Theorist is a slippery customer.
Belly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Theorist keeping hold of Belly's head, controlling as best he can.
Belly wants to pass to mount but Theorist is defending the position.
Theorist wants to improve his position but Belly is controlling well.
Belly trying to mount his opponent but Theorist defends it.
Theorist keeping control of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Theorist the control monster continue. Boring.
Theorist's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've been hearing good reports from Belly'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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Theorist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Theorist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Theorist is adopting a defensive guard.
Belly looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Theorist controlling Belly's posture.
Belly stopping the sweep attempt from Theorist.
Theorist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Belly wants to control from the top but Theorist keeps moving.
Theorist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (3) vs (2) Theorist
Belly managing to control the position.
Theorist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belly is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Theorist is stalling in the full guard.
Theorist preventing the sweep.
Theorist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Theorist must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belly keeping full guard, as Theorist tries to pass.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Theorist stays in close to Belly's body and controls the position.
Belly looking to control.
Theorist stays in close to Belly's body and controls the position.
Belly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Theorist manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (5) vs (2) Theorist
Theorist has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Belly trying to control but Theorist is working from the bottom.
Theorist has control of Belly's left arm, preventing Belly from doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Theorist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Belly (5) vs (4) Theorist
Theorist is looking to advance position but Belly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Belly (9) vs (4) Theorist
Theorist is trying desperately to improve position.
Belly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Theorist is looking to escape.
Theorist is trying to escape the mount.
Theorist is still trying to improve position.
Belly looking to control but Theorist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Theorist slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Theorist wants to improve his position but Belly is controlling well.
Theorist is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Belly has latched onto it... Big trouble! Belly pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Theorist is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Belly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jello Belly!
After winning the bout, Jello Belly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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