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TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Shulenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Liam LaFonsetta!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck for Shulenberg with that takedown attempt.
LaFonsetta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Shulenberg is trying to defend but LaFonsetta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shulenberg (0) vs (2) LaFonsetta
LaFonsetta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shulenberg is just riding it out for now. LaFonsetta eventually gives up the hold.
Shulenberg gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shulenberg looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shulenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LaFonsetta defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shulenberg is looking for a triangle but LaFonsetta pushes his legs off easily.
Shulenberg working for a triangle but LaFonsetta defends it easily.
LaFonsetta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
LaFonsetta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shulenberg has his hands on LaFonsetta's head, controlling the position.
Shulenberg keeping full guard, as LaFonsetta tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shulenberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shulenberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LaFonsetta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shulenberg (2) vs (2) LaFonsetta
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LaFonsetta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
LaFonsetta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shulenberg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shulenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shulenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and LaFonsetta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shulenberg has managed to get both his arms back between LaFonsetta's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
LaFonsetta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shulenberg passes into half guard.
LaFonsetta tries to roll over but Shulenberg keeps him under control.
Shulenberg could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
LaFonsetta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LaFonsetta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if LaFonsetta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shulenberg is pressing down on LaFonsetta's thigh, looking to free his foot. LaFonsetta is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta is looking to improve his position.
Shulenberg wants to pass to mount but LaFonsetta is defending the position.
LaFonsetta is staying active underneath Shulenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shulenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shulenberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for LaFonsetta! Score +3 for passing guard: Shulenberg (5) vs (2) LaFonsetta
Shulenberg is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, LaFonsetta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
LaFonsetta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shulenberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LaFonsetta is looking to escape.
LaFonsetta is desperately trying to improve his position but Shulenberg has a good base and remains in mount.
LaFonsetta is still trying to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Shulenberg controlling from mount.
Shulenberg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but LaFonsetta manages to avoid the submission attempt.
LaFonsetta tries to bench press Shulenberg off him but Shulenberg keeps the position.
LaFonsetta is not content to let Shulenberg control the position.
LaFonsetta is trying to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shulenberg tries to move into full mount but can't pass LaFonsetta's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaFonsetta manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shulenberg's best efforts.
Shulenberg prevents LaFonsetta from improving his position.
Well, if Shulenberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
LaFonsetta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shulenberg pulls his head out easily.
LaFonsetta wants to improve his position but Shulenberg is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shulenberg is looking for a kimura but LaFonsetta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shulenberg to get the leverage.
LaFonsetta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LaFonsetta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LaFonsetta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shulenberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
LaFonsetta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta is defending against the submission attempts here by Shulenberg.
LaFonsetta looking for submissions off his back.
Shulenberg wants to pass to mount but LaFonsetta is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaFonsetta is looking for a sweep. Shulenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shulenberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shulenberg is looking to take a break and control but LaFonsetta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
LaFonsetta actively working from the bottom here.
Shulenberg controlling the action here.
LaFonsetta actively working from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
LaFonsetta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LaFonsetta wants to get back to full guard.
LaFonsetta actively working from the bottom here.
LaFonsetta looking for submissions off his back.
Shulenberg controlling the action here.
Shulenberg in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. LaFonsetta tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Shulenberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Shulenberg! |
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