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TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Tor KillsInWater! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; David Brent!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
KillsInWater tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brent swivels and escapes.
Brent is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brent takes the fight into the clinch.
I was talking to KillsInWater's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
KillsInWater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brent pulls him back up using the underhooks.
KillsInWater is trying to drag Brent to the mat but Brent just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor KillsInWater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
KillsInWater drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brent pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
KillsInWater has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brent after a bit of a struggle.
KillsInWater has picked Brent up - he's going for a ride! KillsInWater dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: KillsInWater (2) vs (0) Brent
Brent keeping hold of KillsInWater's head, controlling as best he can.
KillsInWater is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KillsInWater wants to free his trapped foot but Brent is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brent is concentrating on defense, preventing KillsInWater from advancing position.
KillsInWater is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
KillsInWater looking for a submission but Brent manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
KillsInWater drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brent manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now KillsInWater has Brent in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: KillsInWater (2) vs (2) Brent
KillsInWater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brent can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brent is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
KillsInWater is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
KillsInWater is looking for a triangle here but Brent uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: KillsInWater (2) vs (5) Brent
KillsInWater tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brent wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
KillsInWater sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
KillsInWater actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KillsInWater actively working from the bottom here.
KillsInWater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater with the active half guard here but Brent passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: KillsInWater (2) vs (8) Brent
KillsInWater is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with KillsInWater. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brent content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
KillsInWater is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater is working hard here to advance position.
Brent is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt KillsInWater will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
KillsInWater is looking for a sweep.
KillsInWater manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brent's best efforts.
Brent sitting and controlling from the half guard.
KillsInWater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
KillsInWater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brent pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brent is trying to control. KillsInWater wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brent wants to pass to mount but KillsInWater is defending the position.
Brent prevents KillsInWater from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KillsInWater looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
KillsInWater looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Brent moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from KillsInWater. Score +3 for passing guard: KillsInWater (2) vs (11) Brent
Brent moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
KillsInWater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
KillsInWater manages to get back to half guard.
KillsInWater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brent pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater looking for subs from the bottom but Brent mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: KillsInWater (2) vs (14) Brent
Brent seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but KillsInWater is holding on tight.
KillsInWater is working to get back to half guard.
Brent can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as KillsInWater is looking to escape.
KillsInWater sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
KillsInWater looking for submissions off his back.
KillsInWater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater actively working from the bottom here.
KillsInWater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brent keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
KillsInWater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
KillsInWater actively working from the bottom here.
KillsInWater looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
KillsInWater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brent looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brent performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
KillsInWater is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
KillsInWater actively working from the bottom here.
KillsInWater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brent performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater wants to improve his position but Brent is controlling well.
Brent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
KillsInWater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
KillsInWater looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brent passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: KillsInWater (2) vs (17) Brent
Brent is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down KillsInWater's shoulder. That is not cool.
KillsInWater is looking for a sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater is not content to let Brent control the position.
KillsInWater tries to improve position but can't.
Brent controls the position from side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
KillsInWater looking for submissions off his back.
KillsInWater looking for subs from the bottom but Brent mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: KillsInWater (2) vs (20) Brent
KillsInWater is wriggling around trying to escape.
KillsInWater slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brent looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
KillsInWater actively working from the bottom here.
KillsInWater with the active half guard here but Brent passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: KillsInWater (2) vs (23) Brent
KillsInWater is breathing heavily.
Brent controls the position from side control.
KillsInWater tries to bench press Brent off him but Brent keeps the position.
Brent controls the position.
KillsInWater manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: KillsInWater (4) vs (23) Brent
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Brent is looking to control KillsInWater's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brent avoid being mounted?
KillsInWater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brent wants to improve his position but KillsInWater is controlling well.
KillsInWater is looking for a kimura here.
KillsInWater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brent sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
KillsInWater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
KillsInWater is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brent doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time KillsInWater.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brent wins on points by 23 to 4.
David Brent managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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